Question 1

Being physically active can reduce your physiological age, in part because:

Accepted Answer

A) it reduces appetite and kcal intake. 
B) it promotes muscle atrophy. 
C) it increases blood flow to the brain. 
D) it reduces energy expenditure. 
A) it reduces appetite and kcal intake. 
B) it promotes muscle atrophy. 
C) it increases blood flow to the brain. 
D) it reduces energy expenditure.

Question 2

Few older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort.

Accepted Answer

A) meat 
B) fruit 
C) milk 
D) bread 
A) meat 
B) fruit 
C) milk 
D) bread

Question 3

The benefits of physical activity in older adults include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) increased blood flow to the brain. 
B) decreased risk of falling. 
C) improved balance. 
D) decreased muscle mass. 
A) increased blood flow to the brain. 
B) decreased risk of falling. 
C) improved balance. 
D) decreased muscle mass.

Question 4

Older adults are predisposed to fluid imbalances due to all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A) they do not pay attention to their thirst. 
B) they may find it difficult to obtain water. 
C) their thirst sensation is reduced. 
D) their total body water increases as they age. 
A) they do not pay attention to their thirst. 
B) they may find it difficult to obtain water. 
C) their thirst sensation is reduced. 
D) their total body water increases as they age.

Question 5

Vision problems in older adults may be due to dietary factors such as:

Accepted Answer

A) underweight. 
B) low intake of vitamins D and E. 
C) overweight. 
D) low intake of vitamins C and E. 
A) underweight. 
B) low intake of vitamins D and E. 
C) overweight. 
D) low intake of vitamins C and E.

Question 6

Zinc intake is commonly low in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Studies suggest that a diet providing ample carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E may help to prevent the early onset of cataracts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Being physically active can reduce your physiological age, in part because:

Few older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort.

The benefits of physical activity in older adults include all of the following except:

Older adults are predisposed to fluid imbalances due to all of the following reasons except:

Vision problems in older adults may be due to dietary factors such as:

Zinc intake is commonly low in older adults.

Studies suggest that a diet providing ample carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E may help to prevent the early onset of cataracts.

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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Exam 12: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Being physically active can reduce your physiological age, in part because:

Few older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort.

The benefits of physical activity in older adults include all of the following except:

Older adults are predisposed to fluid imbalances due to all of the following reasons except:

Vision problems in older adults may be due to dietary factors such as:

Zinc intake is commonly low in older adults.

Studies suggest that a diet providing ample carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E may help to prevent the early onset of cataracts.

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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