Question 1

One nutrient that is underconsumed by many elderly people is:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A. 
B) protein. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) vitamin C. 
A) vitamin A. 
B) protein. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) vitamin C. C

Question 2

Older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than young people due to:

Accepted Answer

A) low consumption of meat. 
B) low intake of vegetables. 
C) limited exposure to sunlight. 
D) low intake of fiber. 
A) low consumption of meat. 
B) low intake of vegetables. 
C) limited exposure to sunlight. 
D) low intake of fiber. C

Question 3

Which of the following sources of protein are most appropriate for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) milk and cheese 
B) legumes and fish 
C) whole grains and legumes 
D) nonfat milk and peanut butter 
A) milk and cheese 
B) legumes and fish 
C) whole grains and legumes 
D) nonfat milk and peanut butter B

Question 4

The elderly are more likely to have medical conditions or to take medications that may compromise folate status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss ways that older adults can stretch their food dollars.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Life expectancy in the U.S.is _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 68 
B) 72 
C) 75 
D) 78 
A) 68 
B) 72 
C) 75 
D) 78

Question 7

Sarcopenia refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) loss of muscle mass. 
B) a vitamin deficiency. 
C) bone loss. 
D) malnutrition associated with aging. 
A) loss of muscle mass. 
B) a vitamin deficiency. 
C) bone loss. 
D) malnutrition associated with aging.

Question 8

Increasing evidence suggests that overweight and obesity in middle age are associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why are some elderly people at risk of developing vitamin D deficiency?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The doctor addresses the importance of hydration with Mrs.Wylie.Dehydration can cause all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) compromised mental status. 
B) altered effects of medications. 
C) increased susceptibility to urinary tract infections. 
D) increased susceptibility to atrophic gastritis. 
A) compromised mental status. 
B) altered effects of medications. 
C) increased susceptibility to urinary tract infections. 
D) increased susceptibility to atrophic gastritis.

Question 11

The largest federal food assistance program is:

Accepted Answer

A) WIC. 
B) SNAP. 
C) WHO. 
D) USDA. 
A) WIC. 
B) SNAP. 
C) WHO. 
D) USDA.

Question 12

The DRI committee recommends that adults aged 51 years and older obtain 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B12 daily and that vitamin B12-fortified foods (such as fortified cereals) or supplements be used to meet much of the DRI recommended intake.Mrs.Wylie should be placed on a vitamin B12 supplement because:

Accepted Answer

A) she has neurologic symptoms consistent with vitamin B12 deficiency. 
B) she has a history of antacid use. 
C) of her age. 
D) all of the above 
A) she has neurologic symptoms consistent with vitamin B12 deficiency. 
B) she has a history of antacid use. 
C) of her age. 
D) all of the above

Question 13

Characteristics of foods preferred by many older adults include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) easy-to-open packaging. 
B) single-serving packages. 
C) inclusion of new recipes. 
D) labels that are easy to read. 
A) easy-to-open packaging. 
B) single-serving packages. 
C) inclusion of new recipes. 
D) labels that are easy to read.

Question 14

Which food assistance program would most likely improve the intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) OAA Nutrition Program 
B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
C) Meals on Wheals 
D) Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 
A) OAA Nutrition Program 
B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
C) Meals on Wheals 
D) Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Question 15

Discuss the possible roles of nutrition in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

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Question 16

Major factors that contribute to food insecurity include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol abuse. 
B) lack of knowledge about food assistance programs. 
C) physical and mental disabilities. 
D) lack of insurance. 
A) alcohol abuse. 
B) lack of knowledge about food assistance programs. 
C) physical and mental disabilities. 
D) lack of insurance.

Question 17

Severe fat restriction among older adults may lead to:

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A) nutrient deficiencies. 
B) weight gain. 
C) greater risk of cancer. 
D) dehydration. 
A) nutrient deficiencies. 
B) weight gain. 
C) greater risk of cancer. 
D) dehydration.

Question 18

Describe why energy needs decline with advancing age.

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Question 19

A food recovery program might involve all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) taking leftover food from a fundraiser to a local shelter. 
B) picking berries in an already harvested field. 
C) the delivery of day-old bread to a soup kitchen. 
D) collecting unused WIC vouchers.
Use the following case study to answer questions 46-50.
Mrs)Wylie is a 78-year-old Caucasian woman who lives alone in a small, one-story home she and her husband purchased several ago before he died.She lives on social security income and her deceased husband's corporate pension, and is financially secure.Though she is in relatively good health, she has been having increasing difficulty walking for the past several years, which has been attributed to peripheral vascular disease.She complains of weakness and pain in her legs, and a loss of feeling in her fingers and feet.She also suffers from occasional constipation.She is happiest just doing her activities of daily living, such as preparing breakfast, lunch, and a late-afternoon snack, then relaxing in her living room until it is time for bed.She has a good relationship with her adult children, who have been discussing with her the possibility of hiring a visiting nurse as her mobility declines.Her children takes turns visiting on Sundays, when they help with her shopping, laundry, and other tasks, but none live close enough to visit daily, and Mrs.Wylie sometimes goes a week without seeing another person.Lately, Mrs.Wylie has been cutting back on drinking water (or any beverages) to save trips to the bathroom.When mild dehydration was noted at a recent visit to the doctor, Mrs.Wylie told her doctor she would try to drink more often, but she is rarely thirsty.She takes seven different prescription and/or over-the-counter medications daily, including a proton pump inhibitor drug for long-standing GERD, and a calcium with vitamin D supplement. 
A) taking leftover food from a fundraiser to a local shelter. 
B) picking berries in an already harvested field. 
C) the delivery of day-old bread to a soup kitchen. 
D) collecting unused WIC vouchers.
Use the following case study to answer questions 46-50.
Mrs)Wylie is a 78-year-old Caucasian woman who lives alone in a small, one-story home she and her husband purchased several ago before he died.She lives on social security income and her deceased husband's corporate pension, and is financially secure.Though she is in relatively good health, she has been having increasing difficulty walking for the past several years, which has been attributed to peripheral vascular disease.She complains of weakness and pain in her legs, and a loss of feeling in her fingers and feet.She also suffers from occasional constipation.She is happiest just doing her activities of daily living, such as preparing breakfast, lunch, and a late-afternoon snack, then relaxing in her living room until it is time for bed.She has a good relationship with her adult children, who have been discussing with her the possibility of hiring a visiting nurse as her mobility declines.Her children takes turns visiting on Sundays, when they help with her shopping, laundry, and other tasks, but none live close enough to visit daily, and Mrs.Wylie sometimes goes a week without seeing another person.Lately, Mrs.Wylie has been cutting back on drinking water (or any beverages) to save trips to the bathroom.When mild dehydration was noted at a recent visit to the doctor, Mrs.Wylie told her doctor she would try to drink more often, but she is rarely thirsty.She takes seven different prescription and/or over-the-counter medications daily, including a proton pump inhibitor drug for long-standing GERD, and a calcium with vitamin D supplement.

Question 20

Protein is especially important for older adults to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase muscle mass. 
B) rebuild aging bones. 
C) support a healthy immune system. 
D) prevent macular degeneration. 
A) increase muscle mass. 
B) rebuild aging bones. 
C) support a healthy immune system. 
D) prevent macular degeneration.

Exam 12: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

One nutrient that is underconsumed by many elderly people is:

Older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than young people due to:

Which of the following sources of protein are most appropriate for older adults?

The elderly are more likely to have medical conditions or to take medications that may compromise folate status.

Discuss ways that older adults can stretch their food dollars.

Life expectancy in the U.S.is _____ years.

Sarcopenia refers to:

Increasing evidence suggests that overweight and obesity in middle age are associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Why are some elderly people at risk of developing vitamin D deficiency?

The doctor addresses the importance of hydration with Mrs.Wylie.Dehydration can cause all the following except:

The largest federal food assistance program is:

Characteristics of foods preferred by many older adults include all of the following except:

Which food assistance program would most likely improve the intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income older adults?

Discuss the possible roles of nutrition in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Major factors that contribute to food insecurity include all of the following except:

Severe fat restriction among older adults may lead to:

Describe why energy needs decline with advancing age.

A food recovery program might involve all of the following except:

Protein is especially important for older adults to:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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