Question 1

.What does the wear and tear hypothesis propose about aging?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the result of an accumulation of cellular damage. 
B) It occurs when cell numbers decline,causing wear and tear on the remaining cells. 
C) It is the result of abnormalities in metabolism. 
D) It is a result of the genetically determined wearing down of organs. 
A) It is the result of an accumulation of cellular damage. 
B) It occurs when cell numbers decline,causing wear and tear on the remaining cells. 
C) It is the result of abnormalities in metabolism. 
D) It is a result of the genetically determined wearing down of organs.

Question 2

What is SCREEN?

Accepted Answer

A) it is a series of questions that help identify persons with inadequate nutritional intake 
B) it is software used to eliminate inaccurate survey data 
C) it is an online tool used to help older Canadians determine the sources of salt and calcium in their diet 
D) It is a website where you can analyze the nutritional content of your diet 
A) it is a series of questions that help identify persons with inadequate nutritional intake 
B) it is software used to eliminate inaccurate survey data 
C) it is an online tool used to help older Canadians determine the sources of salt and calcium in their diet 
D) It is a website where you can analyze the nutritional content of your diet

Question 3

"Consuming the statin,Lipitor,with grapefruit or grapefruit juice can result in drug toxicity." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) An example of how a food can interfere with the action of a drug. 
B) An example of how a drug can interfere with nutrient metabolism. 
C) The benefit of a phytochemical in grapefruit. 
D) The interaction between lipids and phytochemicals. 
A) An example of how a food can interfere with the action of a drug. 
B) An example of how a drug can interfere with nutrient metabolism. 
C) The benefit of a phytochemical in grapefruit. 
D) The interaction between lipids and phytochemicals.

Question 4

Why do the changes in body composition seen during aging affect energy needs?

Accepted Answer

As people age,there tends to b

Question 5

What were the results of the CCHS on the factors that contribute to good health?

Accepted Answer

A) More older adults report good health than younger adults. 
B) There is no relationship between health-promoting factors and self-reported overall good health. 
C) The more health-promoting factors a person has in his life,the greater his overall self-reported health.This was true only for older adults. 
D) The more health-promoting factors a person has in his life,the greater his overall self-reported health.This was true for both younger and older adults. 
A) More older adults report good health than younger adults. 
B) There is no relationship between health-promoting factors and self-reported overall good health. 
C) The more health-promoting factors a person has in his life,the greater his overall self-reported health.This was true only for older adults. 
D) The more health-promoting factors a person has in his life,the greater his overall self-reported health.This was true for both younger and older adults.

Question 6

Which statement best describes the compression of morbidity?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an increase in chronic disease and disability observed in the elderly. 
B) It is a decrease in mobility and muscle tone that is observed in the elderly. 
C) It is a decrease in the number of years an older adult spends unhealthy during their lifetime. 
D) It is a decrease in the number of years an older adult spends disease-free. 
A) It is an increase in chronic disease and disability observed in the elderly. 
B) It is a decrease in mobility and muscle tone that is observed in the elderly. 
C) It is a decrease in the number of years an older adult spends unhealthy during their lifetime. 
D) It is a decrease in the number of years an older adult spends disease-free.

Question 7

The RDA for vitamin D for men and women is highest in which age category?

Accepted Answer

A) 19-30 
B) 31-50 
C) 51-70 
D) >70 
A) 19-30 
B) 31-50 
C) 51-70 
D) >70

Question 8

"A condition that occurs when a person is having difficulty acquiring enough food to meet his/her needs." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) Food insecurity 
B) Food sensitivity 
C) Malnutrition 
D) Welfare 
A) Food insecurity 
B) Food sensitivity 
C) Malnutrition 
D) Welfare

Question 9

According to a study conducted by the CCHS,all of the following are considered health-promoting factors EXCEPT one.Which one?

Accepted Answer

A) good oral health. 
B) limited social participation. 
C) frequent walking. 
D) low daily stress. 
A) good oral health. 
B) limited social participation. 
C) frequent walking. 
D) low daily stress.

Question 10

What gastrointestinal changes commonly accompany aging in the elderly? How do these changes affect nutritional health?

Accepted Answer

The changes include reduced salivation,r

Question 11

Which of the following is the LEAST desirable way for individuals to prevent constipation?

Accepted Answer

A) daily laxatives 
B) increased fiber intake 
C) increased fluid intake 
D) regular exercise 
A) daily laxatives 
B) increased fiber intake 
C) increased fluid intake 
D) regular exercise

Question 12

What is the purpose of the questionnaire named Seniors in the Community Risk Evaluation for Eating and Nutrition (SCREEN).

Accepted Answer

It helps in identify

Question 13

Damage to cells may contribute to aging.Which of the following is a possible source of cell damage?

Accepted Answer

A) errors in DNA synthesis 
B) free radicals 
C) elevated glucose levels 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) errors in DNA synthesis 
B) free radicals 
C) elevated glucose levels 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 14

What is the difference in estimated energy requirement (EER)between an 80- and a 20-year-old woman of the same height,weight,and physical activity level?

Accepted Answer

A) The EER of the 80 year old will be lower. 
B) The EER of the 80 year old will be higher. 
C) Not enough information is given. 
D) There is no difference. 
A) The EER of the 80 year old will be lower. 
B) The EER of the 80 year old will be higher. 
C) Not enough information is given. 
D) There is no difference.

.What does the wear and tear hypothesis propose about aging?

What is SCREEN?

"Consuming the statin,Lipitor,with grapefruit or grapefruit juice can result in drug toxicity." What is being described?

Why do the changes in body composition seen during aging affect energy needs?

What were the results of the CCHS on the factors that contribute to good health?

Which statement best describes the compression of morbidity?

The RDA for vitamin D for men and women is highest in which age category?

"A condition that occurs when a person is having difficulty acquiring enough food to meet his/her needs." What is being described?

According to a study conducted by the CCHS,all of the following are considered health-promoting factors EXCEPT one.Which one?

What gastrointestinal changes commonly accompany aging in the elderly? How do these changes affect nutritional health?

Which of the following is the LEAST desirable way for individuals to prevent constipation?

What is the purpose of the questionnaire named Seniors in the Community Risk Evaluation for Eating and Nutrition (SCREEN).

Damage to cells may contribute to aging.Which of the following is a possible source of cell damage?

What is the difference in estimated energy requirement (EER)between an 80- and a 20-year-old woman of the same height,weight,and physical activity level?

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

Focus 8: Focus on Biotechnology

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Exam 16: Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

.What does the wear and tear hypothesis propose about aging?

What is SCREEN?

"Consuming the statin,Lipitor,with grapefruit or grapefruit juice can result in drug toxicity." What is being described?

Why do the changes in body composition seen during aging affect energy needs?

What were the results of the CCHS on the factors that contribute to good health?

Which statement best describes the compression of morbidity?

The RDA for vitamin D for men and women is highest in which age category?

"A condition that occurs when a person is having difficulty acquiring enough food to meet his/her needs." What is being described?

According to a study conducted by the CCHS,all of the following are considered health-promoting factors EXCEPT one.Which one?

What gastrointestinal changes commonly accompany aging in the elderly? How do these changes affect nutritional health?

Which of the following is the LEAST desirable way for individuals to prevent constipation?

What is the purpose of the questionnaire named Seniors in the Community Risk Evaluation for Eating and Nutrition (SCREEN).

Damage to cells may contribute to aging.Which of the following is a possible source of cell damage?

What is the difference in estimated energy requirement (EER)between an 80- and a 20-year-old woman of the same height,weight,and physical activity level?

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

Focus 8: Focus on Biotechnology

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