Question 1

The physiological changes of aging that will decrease food utilization in the body include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased kidney function. 
B)  decreased liver function. 
C)  decreased insulin function. 
D)  constipation. 
A)  decreased kidney function. 
B)  decreased liver function. 
C)  decreased insulin function. 
D)  constipation.

Question 2

A basic plan f health promotion and disease prevention includes all of the following except

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A)  consuming meals that resemble MyPlate. 
B)  getting regular exercise. 
C)  not smoking. 
D)  consuming 3 to 5 ounces of alcohol daily. 
A)  consuming meals that resemble MyPlate. 
B)  getting regular exercise. 
C)  not smoking. 
D)  consuming 3 to 5 ounces of alcohol daily.

Question 3

Alcohol metabolism depends on the enzyme _______________.

Accepted Answer

alcohol dehydrogenas

Question 4

______ percent of the elderly population regularly take multiple prescription drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Twenty-five 
B)  Thirty-five 
C)  Fifty 
D)  Sixty 
A)  Twenty-five 
B)  Thirty-five 
C)  Fifty 
D)  Sixty

Question 5

Which of the following is the best definition of life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The time an average person can expect to live 
B)  The maximum number of years humans live 
C)  The rate of death from a variety of diseases 
D)  The rate of disability from a variety of diseases 
A)  The time an average person can expect to live 
B)  The maximum number of years humans live 
C)  The rate of death from a variety of diseases 
D)  The rate of disability from a variety of diseases

Question 6

Delaying the onset of disabilities caused by chronic diseases is known as

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A)  reserve capacity. 
B)  usual aging. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  compression of morbidity. 
A)  reserve capacity. 
B)  usual aging. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  compression of morbidity.

Question 7

Anya is undergoing treatment f cancer and suffers from nausea and mouth ses, which are hindering her food intake. Which of the following meals would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, and a soft drink 
B)  Pancakes, a hard boiled egg, and apple juice 
C)  Bacon, fried eggs, and orange juice 
D)  Toast with jam, a soft-boiled egg, and milk 
A)  Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, and a soft drink 
B)  Pancakes, a hard boiled egg, and apple juice 
C)  Bacon, fried eggs, and orange juice 
D)  Toast with jam, a soft-boiled egg, and milk

Question 8

Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following except

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A)  eat 30 grams of fiber per day. 
B)  drink more fluid. 
C)  use mineral oil routinely and liberally. 
D)  eat more whole grains. 
A)  eat 30 grams of fiber per day. 
B)  drink more fluid. 
C)  use mineral oil routinely and liberally. 
D)  eat more whole grains.

Question 9

As one ages, _______________ are lost from the kidney. In some people, this loss leads to eventual kidney failure, but most of us maintain sufficient kidney function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As one ages, _______________ are lost from...

Question 10

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doct finds her mental function is declining. Which of the following will not significantly impact this issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Striving for life-long learning 
B)  Exercising regularly 
C)  Eating a healthy diet 
D)  Taking nutrition supplements 
A)  Striving for life-long learning 
B)  Exercising regularly 
C)  Eating a healthy diet 
D)  Taking nutrition supplements

Question 11

Because the elderly person requires similar amounts of nutrients as a younger person but needs fewer calies, diet plans should focus on _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because the elderly person requires similar amounts...

Question 12

Which of the following is true about alcohol consumption by the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is absorbed only in the small intestine. 
B)  Alcohol absorption is independent of the amount of stomach contents. 
C)  Most of the alcohol is metabolized by the kidney. 
D)  Alcohol can interfere with the effect of medication in the body. 
A)  It is absorbed only in the small intestine. 
B)  Alcohol absorption is independent of the amount of stomach contents. 
C)  Most of the alcohol is metabolized by the kidney. 
D)  Alcohol can interfere with the effect of medication in the body.

Question 13

Which of the following is true about application of the RDAs to elderly people?

Accepted Answer

A)  The RDAs apply well to those over 75 years of age. 
B)  The RDAs are valid even though many older people take medications and are ill. 
C)  The RDAs are now tailored to 57-70 and 70+ years of age. 
D)  The RDAs are low for all nutrients. 
A)  The RDAs apply well to those over 75 years of age. 
B)  The RDAs are valid even though many older people take medications and are ill. 
C)  The RDAs are now tailored to 57-70 and 70+ years of age. 
D)  The RDAs are low for all nutrients.

Question 14

In the aging process, physiological functioning of gans decreases but it may be years befe this decline in gan function becomes noticeable. This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  compression of morbidity. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  reserve capacity. 
D)  subclinical deficiency. 
A)  compression of morbidity. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  reserve capacity. 
D)  subclinical deficiency.

Question 15

All of the following tend to happen as one ages except

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver's detoxifying capacity deteriorates. 
B)  the tendency to develop gallstones increases. 
C)  high chromium intake impairs glucose tolerance. 
D)  the digestive functions of the pancreas may decline. 
A)  the liver's detoxifying capacity deteriorates. 
B)  the tendency to develop gallstones increases. 
C)  high chromium intake impairs glucose tolerance. 
D)  the digestive functions of the pancreas may decline.

Question 16

F those over 40 years of age, an exercise program should include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  physician clearance. 
B)  stretching. 
C)  rest periodically. 
D)  exercise through the pain. 
A)  physician clearance. 
B)  stretching. 
C)  rest periodically. 
D)  exercise through the pain.

Question 17

All of the following are reasons older adults should limit alcohol consumption except

Accepted Answer

A)  they become intoxicated more easily. 
B)  they have lower amounts of body water in which to dilute alcohol. 
C)  they have a decreased ability to metabolize alcohol. 
D)  they are more likely to engage in risky behaviors. 
A)  they become intoxicated more easily. 
B)  they have lower amounts of body water in which to dilute alcohol. 
C)  they have a decreased ability to metabolize alcohol. 
D)  they are more likely to engage in risky behaviors.

Question 18

Which of the following is the best definition of life span?

Accepted Answer

A)  The time an average person can expect to live 
B)  The potential oldest age a person can reach 
C)  The rate of death from a variety of diseases 
D)  The rate of disability from a variety of diseases 
A)  The time an average person can expect to live 
B)  The potential oldest age a person can reach 
C)  The rate of death from a variety of diseases 
D)  The rate of disability from a variety of diseases

Question 19

Edna, at age 75, has found she does not tolerate milk products well. She should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat more vegetables. 
B)  Increase her protein intake. 
C)  Eliminate dairy foods. 
D)  Decrease the serving size of dairy foods. 
A)  Eat more vegetables. 
B)  Increase her protein intake. 
C)  Eliminate dairy foods. 
D)  Decrease the serving size of dairy foods.

Question 20

The best general approach to eating a health-promoting diet is to

Accepted Answer

A)  follow MyPlate's Daily Food Plan. 
B)  avoid foods containing sugar or sodium. 
C)  avoid all desserts. 
D)  eat ample amounts of refined-grain breads and cereals. 
A)  follow MyPlate's Daily Food Plan. 
B)  avoid foods containing sugar or sodium. 
C)  avoid all desserts. 
D)  eat ample amounts of refined-grain breads and cereals.

The physiological changes of aging that will decrease food utilization in the body include all of the following except

A basic plan f health promotion and disease prevention includes all of the following except

Alcohol metabolism depends on the enzyme _______________.

______ percent of the elderly population regularly take multiple prescription drugs.

Which of the following is the best definition of life expectancy?

Delaying the onset of disabilities caused by chronic diseases is known as

Anya is undergoing treatment f cancer and suffers from nausea and mouth ses, which are hindering her food intake. Which of the following meals would you recommend?

Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following except

As one ages, _______________ are lost from the kidney. In some people, this loss leads to eventual kidney failure, but most of us maintain sufficient kidney function.

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doct finds her mental function is declining. Which of the following will not significantly impact this issue?

Because the elderly person requires similar amounts of nutrients as a younger person but needs fewer calies, diet plans should focus on _______________.

Which of the following is true about alcohol consumption by the elderly?

Which of the following is true about application of the RDAs to elderly people?

In the aging process, physiological functioning of gans decreases but it may be years befe this decline in gan function becomes noticeable. This is referred to as

All of the following tend to happen as one ages except

F those over 40 years of age, an exercise program should include all of the following except

All of the following are reasons older adults should limit alcohol consumption except

Which of the following is the best definition of life span?

Edna, at age 75, has found she does not tolerate milk products well. She should do which of the following?

The best general approach to eating a health-promoting diet is to

What You Eat and Why

Guidelines F Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Spts

Eating Disders: Anexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Other Conditions

Undernutrition Throughout the Wld

Safety of Food and Water

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

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Exam 16: Nutrition During Adulthood

The physiological changes of aging that will decrease food utilization in the body include all of the following except

A basic plan f health promotion and disease prevention includes all of the following except

Alcohol metabolism depends on the enzyme _______________.

______ percent of the elderly population regularly take multiple prescription drugs.

Which of the following is the best definition of life expectancy?

Delaying the onset of disabilities caused by chronic diseases is known as

Anya is undergoing treatment f cancer and suffers from nausea and mouth ses, which are hindering her food intake. Which of the following meals would you recommend?

Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following except

As one ages, _______________ are lost from the kidney. In some people, this loss leads to eventual kidney failure, but most of us maintain sufficient kidney function.

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doct finds her mental function is declining. Which of the following will not significantly impact this issue?

Because the elderly person requires similar amounts of nutrients as a younger person but needs fewer calies, diet plans should focus on _______________.

Which of the following is true about alcohol consumption by the elderly?

Which of the following is true about application of the RDAs to elderly people?

In the aging process, physiological functioning of gans decreases but it may be years befe this decline in gan function becomes noticeable. This is referred to as

All of the following tend to happen as one ages except

F those over 40 years of age, an exercise program should include all of the following except

All of the following are reasons older adults should limit alcohol consumption except

Which of the following is the best definition of life span?

Edna, at age 75, has found she does not tolerate milk products well. She should do which of the following?

The best general approach to eating a health-promoting diet is to

What You Eat and Why

Guidelines F Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Spts

Eating Disders: Anexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Other Conditions

Undernutrition Throughout the Wld

Safety of Food and Water

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

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