Question 1

The requirement for ___________ decreases in women older than 50.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) calcium 
C) magnesium 
D) iron 
A) vitamin D 
B) calcium 
C) magnesium 
D) iron D

Question 2

The supplement that is probably of LEAST value to an older adult who already eats a healthful diet is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

"Programmed cell death" theorizes that:

Accepted Answer

A) genes determine the life span of cells; aging occurs as cells die. 
B) aging occurs when cells become damaged,due to wear and tear in the body. 
C) cells are programmed to begin emitting toxins,which cause the body to age. 
D) cell deaths are influenced by the presence of free radicals. 
A) genes determine the life span of cells; aging occurs as cells die. 
B) aging occurs when cells become damaged,due to wear and tear in the body. 
C) cells are programmed to begin emitting toxins,which cause the body to age. 
D) cell deaths are influenced by the presence of free radicals. A

Question 4

Fluid balance may be a problem for elderly adults for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in the requirement 
B) Low stomach acid 
C) Antacid use 
D) Chronic blood loss 
A) An increase in the requirement 
B) Low stomach acid 
C) Antacid use 
D) Chronic blood loss

Question 6

Inadequate zinc status in older adults can cause which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced immune function 
B) Reduced wound healing 
C) Loss of taste acuity 
D) All of these 
A) Reduced immune function 
B) Reduced wound healing 
C) Loss of taste acuity 
D) All of these

Question 7

The hormone which influences sleep patterns most is:

Accepted Answer

A) insulin. 
B) melatonin. 
C) thyroxine. 
D) testosterone. 
A) insulin. 
B) melatonin. 
C) thyroxine. 
D) testosterone.

Question 8

Discuss why aging is considered to be a continuous process.

Accepted Answer

Aging is considered to be cont

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT part of the DETERMINE checklist?

Accepted Answer

A) Questions about dental health; e.g.can the person chew properly? 
B) Asking about money; e.g.is buying nutritious food a problem? 
C) Questions regarding health insurance; e.g.are medical costs covered? 
D) Asking about a person's social situation; e.g.do they eat alone? 
A) Questions about dental health; e.g.can the person chew properly? 
B) Asking about money; e.g.is buying nutritious food a problem? 
C) Questions regarding health insurance; e.g.are medical costs covered? 
D) Asking about a person's social situation; e.g.do they eat alone?

Question 10

Getting enough vitamin D may be a problem for older adults due to:

Accepted Answer

A) drinking too much milk. 
B) drinking carbonated beverages with artificial sweetener. 
C) taking multiple pharmaceutical drugs. 
D) limited exposure to sunlight. 
A) drinking too much milk. 
B) drinking carbonated beverages with artificial sweetener. 
C) taking multiple pharmaceutical drugs. 
D) limited exposure to sunlight.

Question 11

The amount of energy needed for _________________ decreases as adults ages.

Accepted Answer

A) physical activity 
B) digesting and absorbing food 
C) basal metabolism 
D) All of these 
A) physical activity 
B) digesting and absorbing food 
C) basal metabolism 
D) All of these

Question 12

What nutritional standards must meals served in Congregate and Home-Delivered Nutrition Programs meet?

Accepted Answer

They must provide one meal a d

Question 13

Diets high in ________________ may slow or prevent development of macular degeneration and cataracts.

Accepted Answer

A) antioxidants 
B) complex carbohydrates 
C) animal protein 
D) vitamin B12 
A) antioxidants 
B) complex carbohydrates 
C) animal protein 
D) vitamin B12

Question 14

Energy restriction has been shown to increase the life span of all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) worms. 
B) humans. 
C) rodents. 
D) insects. 
A) worms. 
B) humans. 
C) rodents. 
D) insects.

Question 15

What is NOT TRUE regarding body weight and composition,and exercise in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) After about age 70,the risks of regular exercise outweigh the benefits. 
B) Weight may stay constant during aging,but the proportion of muscle decreases. 
C) Stable weight usually is a sign of good health. 
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) Weight may stay constant during aging,but the proportion of muscle decreases. 
C) Stable weight usually is a sign of good health. 
D) Unintentional weight loss may be an indication of a health problem.

Question 16

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 17

The "wear and tear" hypothesis proposes that aging:

Accepted Answer

A) is the result of an accumulation of cellular damage. 
B) occurs when cell numbers decline,causing damage to remaining cells. 
C) results from metabolic abnormalities. 
D) is a result of genetically determined organ breakdown. 
A) is the result of an accumulation of cellular damage. 
B) occurs when cell numbers decline,causing damage to remaining cells. 
C) results from metabolic abnormalities. 
D) is a result of genetically determined organ breakdown.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

As people age,there tends to b

Question 19

The "reserve capacity" of an organ or organ system is influenced MOST by:

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) body size. 
C) amount of sleep. 
D) diet. 
A) age. 
B) body size. 
C) amount of sleep. 
D) diet.

Question 20

Among older adults,which is LEAST likely to be a problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Adequate calorie intake 
B) Adequate fluid intake 
C) Adequate protein intake 
D) Adequate fat intake 
A) Adequate calorie intake 
B) Adequate fluid intake 
C) Adequate protein intake 
D) Adequate fat intake

Exam 16: Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

The requirement for ___________ decreases in women older than 50.

The supplement that is probably of LEAST value to an older adult who already eats a healthful diet is:

"Programmed cell death" theorizes that:

Fluid balance may be a problem for elderly adults for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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

Inadequate zinc status in older adults can cause which of the following?

The hormone which influences sleep patterns most is:

Discuss why aging is considered to be a continuous process.

Which of the following is NOT part of the DETERMINE checklist?

Getting enough vitamin D may be a problem for older adults due to:

The amount of energy needed for _________________ decreases as adults ages.

What nutritional standards must meals served in Congregate and Home-Delivered Nutrition Programs meet?

Diets high in ________________ may slow or prevent development of macular degeneration and cataracts.

Energy restriction has been shown to increase the life span of all of the following EXCEPT:

What is NOT TRUE regarding body weight and composition,and exercise in older adults?

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

The "wear and tear" hypothesis proposes that aging:

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

The "reserve capacity" of an organ or organ system is influenced MOST by:

Among older adults,which is LEAST likely to be a problem?

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