Question 1

Your grandfather is having trouble with his short-term memory.You suggest that he may be experiencing symptoms of a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The following statement by Mrs.Wylie indicates she will take measures to maintain hydration status:

Accepted Answer

A) "I will try to drink more often throughout the day." 
B) "I will try to drink a measured amount of water, juice, or milk each day." 
C) "I will have my hydration status monitored at each medical appointment." 
D) "I will drink water, juice, or milk each time I am thirsty." 
A) "I will try to drink more often throughout the day." 
B) "I will try to drink a measured amount of water, juice, or milk each day." 
C) "I will have my hydration status monitored at each medical appointment." 
D) "I will drink water, juice, or milk each time I am thirsty."

Question 3

Older adults at risk nutritionally, such as Mrs.Wylie, should have their diets assessed at medical appointments for:

Accepted Answer

A) total energy and protein. 
B) calcium, iron, and zinc. 
C) vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin D. 
D) all of the above 
A) total energy and protein. 
B) calcium, iron, and zinc. 
C) vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin D. 
D) all of the above

Question 4

Many older people consume less than the recommended amount of all these nutrients except:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A. 
B) vitamin D. 
C) folate. 
D) zinc. 
A) vitamin A. 
B) vitamin D. 
C) folate. 
D) zinc.

Question 5

Moderate energy restriction results in all of the following changes except:

Accepted Answer

A) reduced body weight. 
B) reduced body fat. 
C) reduced blood pressure. 
D) reduced insulin sensitivity. 
A) reduced body weight. 
B) reduced body fat. 
C) reduced blood pressure. 
D) reduced insulin sensitivity.

Question 6

Energy needs decline with advancing age due to all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A) sarcopenia can be significant in later years. 
B) basal metabolic rate declines as people age. 
C) older people usually reduce their physical activity. 
D) older people are better able to absorb energy from foods. 
A) sarcopenia can be significant in later years. 
B) basal metabolic rate declines as people age. 
C) older people usually reduce their physical activity. 
D) older people are better able to absorb energy from foods.

Question 7

An older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one.You suggest:

Accepted Answer

A) purchasing large bags of frozen vegetables. 
B) purchasing large bags of shredded cheese. 
C) purchasing eggs in large quantities. 
D) stocking up on fresh produce when in season. 
A) purchasing large bags of frozen vegetables. 
B) purchasing large bags of shredded cheese. 
C) purchasing eggs in large quantities. 
D) stocking up on fresh produce when in season.

Question 8

Physical changes of aging that affect nutrition include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) swallowing disorders. 
B) sluggish intestinal motility. 
C) diminished vision. 
D) increased sense of smell. 
A) swallowing disorders. 
B) sluggish intestinal motility. 
C) diminished vision. 
D) increased sense of smell.

Question 9

Which of the following health behaviors is the strongest predictor of continued mobility in the later years?

Accepted Answer

A) not smoking 
B) low to moderate alcohol consumption 
C) maintenance of moderate body weight 
D) frequent physical activity 
A) not smoking 
B) low to moderate alcohol consumption 
C) maintenance of moderate body weight 
D) frequent physical activity

Question 10

Rheumatoid arthritis may respond to a dietary intervention involving a diet:

Accepted Answer

A) low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids. 
B) high in vitamins A, C, and E. 
C) restricted in kcalories. 
D) low in carbohydrates. 
A) low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids. 
B) high in vitamins A, C, and E. 
C) restricted in kcalories. 
D) low in carbohydrates.

Question 11

The known connection between osteoarthritis and nutrition is related to:

Accepted Answer

A) milk. 
B) fish oil. 
C) overweight. 
D) sugar. 
A) milk. 
B) fish oil. 
C) overweight. 
D) sugar.

Question 12

An adequate calcium intake throughout life helps protect against:

Accepted Answer

A) cancer. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) diabetes. 
D) cardiovascular disease. 
A) cancer. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) diabetes. 
D) cardiovascular disease.

Question 13

Which statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Aging is an inevitable, natural process. 
B) Aging is programmed into the genes at conception. 
C) Aging can be slowed by a healthy lifestyle. 
D) Aging can be slowed with the use of appropriate supplements. 
A) Aging is an inevitable, natural process. 
B) Aging is programmed into the genes at conception. 
C) Aging can be slowed by a healthy lifestyle. 
D) Aging can be slowed with the use of appropriate supplements.

Question 14

The best choice for older adults with small energy allowances is to:

Accepted Answer

A) take vitamin-mineral supplements. 
B) select nutrient-dense foods. 
C) consume less food. 
D) moderate alcohol consumption. 
A) take vitamin-mineral supplements. 
B) select nutrient-dense foods. 
C) consume less food. 
D) moderate alcohol consumption.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a common risk factor for malnutrition in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) disease 
B) eating disorders 
C) economic hardship 
D) reduced social contact 
E) multiple medications 
A) disease 
B) eating disorders 
C) economic hardship 
D) reduced social contact 
E) multiple medications

Question 16

Older adults spend more money per person on foods to eat at home than other age groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

As people grow older, the use of medicines becomes commonplace, thus increasing the potential for diet-medication interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most common drug that can affect nutrition in older people is:

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol. 
B) laxatives. 
C) antacids. 
D) aspirin. 
A) alcohol. 
B) laxatives. 
C) antacids. 
D) aspirin.

Question 19

An estimated _____% of adults 51 years and older lose the ability to absorb vitamin B12.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 10 
B) 10 to 30 
C) 15 to 35 
D) 20 to 35 
A) 5 to 10 
B) 10 to 30 
C) 15 to 35 
D) 20 to 35

Question 20

All of the following factors increase an older person's risk of iron deficiency except:

Accepted Answer

A) antacid use. 
B) reduced stomach acid secretion. 
C) limited intake of milk. 
D) chronic blood loss due to disease or medicines. 
A) antacid use. 
B) reduced stomach acid secretion. 
C) limited intake of milk. 
D) chronic blood loss due to disease or medicines.

Exam 12: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Your grandfather is having trouble with his short-term memory.You suggest that he may be experiencing symptoms of a deficiency of:

The following statement by Mrs.Wylie indicates she will take measures to maintain hydration status:

Older adults at risk nutritionally, such as Mrs.Wylie, should have their diets assessed at medical appointments for:

Many older people consume less than the recommended amount of all these nutrients except:

Moderate energy restriction results in all of the following changes except:

Energy needs decline with advancing age due to all of the following reasons except:

An older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one.You suggest:

Physical changes of aging that affect nutrition include all of the following except:

Which of the following health behaviors is the strongest predictor of continued mobility in the later years?

Rheumatoid arthritis may respond to a dietary intervention involving a diet:

The known connection between osteoarthritis and nutrition is related to:

An adequate calcium intake throughout life helps protect against:

Which statement is false?

The best choice for older adults with small energy allowances is to:

Which of the following is not a common risk factor for malnutrition in older adults?

Older adults spend more money per person on foods to eat at home than other age groups.

As people grow older, the use of medicines becomes commonplace, thus increasing the potential for diet-medication interactions.

The most common drug that can affect nutrition in older people is:

An estimated _____% of adults 51 years and older lose the ability to absorb vitamin B12.

All of the following factors increase an older person's risk of iron deficiency except:

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

Filters

An estimated _____% of adults 51 years and older lose the ability to absorb vitamin B₁₂.