Question 1

What is the reserve capacity of an organ or organ system?

Accepted Answer

A) amount of functional capacity that an organ has,above and beyond what is needed to sustain life. 
B) backup energy that the organ uses if its energy supply is terminated. 
C) number and function of the cells within the organ. 
D) an organ's immune response to environmental toxins. 
A) amount of functional capacity that an organ has,above and beyond what is needed to sustain life. 
B) backup energy that the organ uses if its energy supply is terminated. 
C) number and function of the cells within the organ. 
D) an organ's immune response to environmental toxins.

Question 2

How does the occurrence of menopause affect a woman's risk of heart disease and breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

The reduction in estrogen duri

Question 3

How do the abilities to taste and smell change as a person ages? How can these changes affect diet?

Accepted Answer

A progressive decline in the ability to

Question 4

In general,how does body composition and weight change as men and women age past 30?

Accepted Answer

In general,there is a tendency

Question 5

Atrophic gastritis is a condition experienced by a significant proportion of older people.This condition interferes with absorption of which nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) fat. 
C) vitamin B12. 
D) vitamin C. 
A) calcium. 
B) fat. 
C) vitamin B12. 
D) vitamin C.

Question 6

Which statement about menopause is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Menopause marks the end of the fertile period of a woman's life. 
B) Menopause decreases the risk of osteoporosis 
C) Menopause increases the risk of heart disease. 
D) Menopause causes body composition changes.. 
A) Menopause marks the end of the fertile period of a woman's life. 
B) Menopause decreases the risk of osteoporosis 
C) Menopause increases the risk of heart disease. 
D) Menopause causes body composition changes..

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT contribute to iron deficiency anemia in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in the requirement 
B) low intake due to low energy intake 
C) a decrease in iron absorption 
D) medications that may cause blood loss 
A) an increase in the requirement 
B) low intake due to low energy intake 
C) a decrease in iron absorption 
D) medications that may cause blood loss

Question 8

It is important for the elderly to drink enough fluids in order to prevent dehydration.Which of the following does NOT make it difficult to maintain fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

A) alterations in taste perception 
B) decrease in the sensation of thirst. 
C) increased output of urine. 
D) limited access to water. 
A) alterations in taste perception 
B) decrease in the sensation of thirst. 
C) increased output of urine. 
D) limited access to water.

Question 9

Describe and compare the two major hypotheses that are proposed to explain why aging occurs.

Accepted Answer

The two hypotheses include that of progr

Question 10

How do insulin related functions change with age?

Accepted Answer

A) insulin secretion from the pancreas increases 
B) insulin resistance decreases 
C) insulin sensitivity decreases 
D) blood glucose levels decline 
A) insulin secretion from the pancreas increases 
B) insulin resistance decreases 
C) insulin sensitivity decreases 
D) blood glucose levels decline

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding Alzheimer's disease is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Removing sources of aluminum from the diet,such as aluminum cookware,will diminish effects of the disease. 
B) Nutritional supplements,especially vitamin E,are helpful in treating it. 
C) Lecithin can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. 
D) The brains of patients who have died with Alzheimer's disease show an accumulation of an abnormal protein. 
A) Removing sources of aluminum from the diet,such as aluminum cookware,will diminish effects of the disease. 
B) Nutritional supplements,especially vitamin E,are helpful in treating it. 
C) Lecithin can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. 
D) The brains of patients who have died with Alzheimer's disease show an accumulation of an abnormal protein.

Question 12

Which supplement is probably of LEAST value to an older adult?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) vitamin B12. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) vitamin D. 
A) calcium. 
B) vitamin B12. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) vitamin D.

Question 13

What is the relationship between life expectancy and average healthy life expectancy among Canadians?

Accepted Answer

A) Both life expectancy and average healthy life expectancy are equivalent. 
B) When average healthy life expectancy increase,the number of years,out of their life expectancy,that Canadians spends coping with chronic disease decrease. 
C) Life expectancy is shorter than average healthy life expectancy. 
D) When average healthy life expectancy increases,the number of years that Canadians spends coping with chronic disease also increases. 
A) Both life expectancy and average healthy life expectancy are equivalent. 
B) When average healthy life expectancy increase,the number of years,out of their life expectancy,that Canadians spends coping with chronic disease decrease. 
C) Life expectancy is shorter than average healthy life expectancy. 
D) When average healthy life expectancy increases,the number of years that Canadians spends coping with chronic disease also increases.

Question 14

What is believed to be the cause of macular degeneration and cataracts in the older adult?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A deficiency 
B) Oxidative damage 
C) reduced absorption of vitamin B12 
D) reduced protein intake 
A) vitamin A deficiency 
B) Oxidative damage 
C) reduced absorption of vitamin B12 
D) reduced protein intake

Question 15

What term describes postponing the onset of chronic or debilitating disease in an older population?

Accepted Answer

A) chronic disease deferral. 
B) compression of morbidity. 
C) mortality extension. 
D) suspended morbidity. 
A) chronic disease deferral. 
B) compression of morbidity. 
C) mortality extension. 
D) suspended morbidity.

Question 16

What did the CCHS discover about the association between diet quality and age?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no association. 
B) As age increases,diet quality decreases. 
C) There is an inverse association. 
D) It is influenced by the level of physical activity. 
A) There is no association. 
B) As age increases,diet quality decreases. 
C) There is an inverse association. 
D) It is influenced by the level of physical activity.

Question 17

Older adults often take several medications.Which of the following statements regarding the use of medications is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Mineral oil-based laxatives increase absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Inappropriate combinations of medications are a significant health problem in the elderly. 
C) Prolonged use of some antacids can contribute to increased bone loss. 
D) Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can interfere with nutrient absorption. 
A) Mineral oil-based laxatives increase absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Inappropriate combinations of medications are a significant health problem in the elderly. 
C) Prolonged use of some antacids can contribute to increased bone loss. 
D) Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can interfere with nutrient absorption.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding body weight,body composition,and exercise in older adults is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) After about age 70,the risks of regular exercise outweigh the benefits. 
B) Although a person's weight may stay constant as he/she ages,the proportion of muscle decreases. 
C) Regular physical activity can extend the years of active independent life. 
D) Unintentional weight loss may be an indication of a health problem. 
A) After about age 70,the risks of regular exercise outweigh the benefits. 
B) Although a person's weight may stay constant as he/she ages,the proportion of muscle decreases. 
C) Regular physical activity can extend the years of active independent life. 
D) Unintentional weight loss may be an indication of a health problem.

Question 19

What steps would you take to assess the diet of an elderly person on a limited income,who finds shopping and preparing meals take too much energy,and who typically eats the same foods every day of the week? What dietary standards would be most useful?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate their iron status,vitamin D sta

Question 20

How does the need for water change as a person ages? Why does staying hydrated present more of a challenge for the elderly?

Accepted Answer

The actual requirement for water stays t

Exam 16: Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

What is the reserve capacity of an organ or organ system?

How does the occurrence of menopause affect a woman's risk of heart disease and breast cancer?

How do the abilities to taste and smell change as a person ages? How can these changes affect diet?

In general,how does body composition and weight change as men and women age past 30?

Atrophic gastritis is a condition experienced by a significant proportion of older people.This condition interferes with absorption of which nutrient?

Which statement about menopause is FALSE?

Which of the following does NOT contribute to iron deficiency anemia in older adults?

It is important for the elderly to drink enough fluids in order to prevent dehydration.Which of the following does NOT make it difficult to maintain fluid balance?

Describe and compare the two major hypotheses that are proposed to explain why aging occurs.

How do insulin related functions change with age?

Which of the following statements regarding Alzheimer's disease is TRUE?

Which supplement is probably of LEAST value to an older adult?

What is the relationship between life expectancy and average healthy life expectancy among Canadians?

What is believed to be the cause of macular degeneration and cataracts in the older adult?

What term describes postponing the onset of chronic or debilitating disease in an older population?

What did the CCHS discover about the association between diet quality and age?

Older adults often take several medications.Which of the following statements regarding the use of medications is FALSE?

Which of the following statements regarding body weight,body composition,and exercise in older adults is FALSE?

What steps would you take to assess the diet of an elderly person on a limited income,who finds shopping and preparing meals take too much energy,and who typically eats the same foods every day of the week? What dietary standards would be most useful?

How does the need for water change as a person ages? Why does staying hydrated present more of a challenge for the elderly?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

A: the Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus 1: Focus on Beyond the Basics

Focus 2: Focus on Alcohol

Focus 3: Focus on Obesity, Metabolism, and Disease Risk

Focus 4: Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus5:focus on Natural Health Products

Focus 6: Focus on Integrating Nutrient Function in the Body

Focus 7: Focus on Eating Disorders

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