Question 1

A diet with adequate fiber can help prevent and manage all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis. 
B) diabetes. 
C) cardiovascular disease. 
D) obesity. 
A) arthritis. 
B) diabetes. 
C) cardiovascular disease. 
D) obesity.

Question 2

Aging contributes to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) changes in the abilities to taste and smell. 
B) changes in immune function. 
C) increased migraine headaches. 
D) periodontal disease or dental problems. 
A) changes in the abilities to taste and smell. 
B) changes in immune function. 
C) increased migraine headaches. 
D) periodontal disease or dental problems.

Question 3

Describe the social and economic status of the elderly population most at risk for nutrition-related problems.

Accepted Answer

Generally,they are e

Question 4

Sam and Marge are both in their 80s and live on a limited income in a medium sized city.They usually eat at home and have almost the same diet every day of the week.They are finding that shopping and preparing three meals a day takes a lot of their energy.Marge especially has lost interest in cooking and sometimes only has tea and toast for dinner.Because neither Sam nor Marge drives,shopping means a bus trip to the store and back,along with walking several blocks.
A)What type of assistance programs could Sam and Marge take advantage of to help them get adequate nutrition while relieving them of some of the shopping,cooking and cleaning chores?
B)What steps would you take to assess the diet of an elderly person like Sam or Marge? What dietary standards would be most useful?
C)How do the nutritional needs of an older couple like Sam and Marge differ from those of middle-aged people?

Accepted Answer

A)Federal home-delivered or congregate m

Question 5

The RDA for vitamin B6 is increased in older adults because:

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation of the stomach lining reduces absorption. 
B) it reduces damage of cells. 
C) higher intakes are needed to maintain the same functional levels. 
D) loss of intestinal enzymes reduces absorption. 
A) inflammation of the stomach lining reduces absorption. 
B) it reduces damage of cells. 
C) higher intakes are needed to maintain the same functional levels. 
D) loss of intestinal enzymes reduces absorption.

Question 6

Vision problems in the elderly are LEAST likely to be linked to:

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes. 
B) macular degeneration. 
C) accidents leading to injury to the eye. 
D) cataracts. 
A) diabetes. 
B) macular degeneration. 
C) accidents leading to injury to the eye. 
D) cataracts.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The appeal of food declines,si

Question 8

Which of the following physical changes is NOT common in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased capacity to smell 
B) Increased sensitivity to taste 
C) Increased incidence of blindness 
D) Decreased stomach acid 
A) Decreased capacity to smell 
B) Increased sensitivity to taste 
C) Increased incidence of blindness 
D) Decreased stomach acid

Question 9

In older adults,energy expenditure is less because BMR decreases ______% every decade of life after age 20.

Accepted Answer

A) 0)5-1 
B) 2-3 
C) 3-5 
D) 5-10 
A) 0)5-1 
B) 2-3 
C) 3-5 
D) 5-10

Question 10

More than ____% of elderly patients in nursing homes and hospitals suffer from constipation.

Accepted Answer

A) 26 
B) 34 
C) 56 
D) 75 
A) 26 
B) 34 
C) 56 
D) 75

Question 11

Sarcopenia is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) the increase of abdominal fat that occurs with age. 
B) the decrease of fat on hips and thighs that occurs with age. 
C) the decrease of muscle mass and strength that occurs with age. 
D) the gains in lean body mass that occur when elderly people perform resistance exercise. 
A) the increase of abdominal fat that occurs with age. 
B) the decrease of fat on hips and thighs that occurs with age. 
C) the decrease of muscle mass and strength that occurs with age. 
D) the gains in lean body mass that occur when elderly people perform resistance exercise.

Question 12

The RDA for protein in older adults is _______,as compared to younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) lower 
B) the same 
C) higher 
D) not specifically determined 
A) lower 
B) the same 
C) higher 
D) not specifically determined

Question 13

What proportion of older adults consumes the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 12% 
B) 28% 
C) 35% 
D) 52% 
A) 12% 
B) 28% 
C) 35% 
D) 52%

Question 14

The nutrient needs of the elderly remain essentially the same although their energy needs decrease.Because of this,the best advice for them is to:

Accepted Answer

A) eat larger portions of food. 
B) consume a more nutrient dense diet. 
C) eat less and exercise more. 
D) eat more concentrated sweets. 
A) eat larger portions of food. 
B) consume a more nutrient dense diet. 
C) eat less and exercise more. 
D) eat more concentrated sweets.

Question 15

Which is FALSE regarding Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Aluminum accumulates in the brains of affected individuals. 
B) Diets high in meat and full-fat dairy foods decrease the risk. 
C) Antioxidants may prevent or delay disease progression. 
D) Alzheimer's patients show an accumulation of an abnormal protein in the brain. 
A) Aluminum accumulates in the brains of affected individuals. 
B) Diets high in meat and full-fat dairy foods decrease the risk. 
C) Antioxidants may prevent or delay disease progression. 
D) Alzheimer's patients show an accumulation of an abnormal protein in the brain.

Question 16

During aging,insulin:

Accepted Answer

A) secretion increases. 
B) contributes to the development of osteoporosis. 
C) secretion decreases and may be less effective at the cellular level. 
D) is responsible for decreased thyroid function. 
A) secretion increases. 
B) contributes to the development of osteoporosis. 
C) secretion decreases and may be less effective at the cellular level. 
D) is responsible for decreased thyroid function.

Question 17

How do Federal and other programs assist seniors in improving their dietary intake and how does the "DETERMINE" checklist identify appropriate candidates for the various programs?

Accepted Answer

Meals can be provided in a communal or h

Question 18

Which statement about body weight and composition in older adults is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight loss in the elderly should emphasize the prevention of muscle and bone mass. 
B) Low BMI is associated with a higher risk of mortality. 
C) Body fat tends to decrease as people age. 
D) Obesity rates have increased in the elderly over the past two decades. 
A) Weight loss in the elderly should emphasize the prevention of muscle and bone mass. 
B) Low BMI is associated with a higher risk of mortality. 
C) Body fat tends to decrease as people age. 
D) Obesity rates have increased in the elderly over the past two decades.

Question 19

During 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 these 
A) Errors in DNA synthesis 
B) Free radicals 
C) Elevated glucose levels 
D) All of these

Question 20

Compare the nutritional needs of older adults with younger adults and identify those nutrients that may need to be supplemented in the diets of older adults.

Accepted Answer

Older adults compared to younger adults

Exam 16: Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

A diet with adequate fiber can help prevent and manage all of the following EXCEPT:

Aging contributes to all of the following EXCEPT:

Describe the social and economic status of the elderly population most at risk for nutrition-related problems.

The RDA for vitamin B6 is increased in older adults because:

Vision problems in the elderly are LEAST likely to be linked to:

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

Which of the following physical changes is NOT common in the elderly?

In older adults,energy expenditure is less because BMR decreases ______% every decade of life after age 20.

More than ____% of elderly patients in nursing homes and hospitals suffer from constipation.

Sarcopenia is defined as:

The RDA for protein in older adults is _______,as compared to younger adults.

What proportion of older adults consumes the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day?

The nutrient needs of the elderly remain essentially the same although their energy needs decrease.Because of this,the best advice for them is to:

Which is FALSE regarding Alzheimer's disease?

During aging,insulin:

How do Federal and other programs assist seniors in improving their dietary intake and how does the "DETERMINE" checklist identify appropriate candidates for the various programs?

Which statement about body weight and composition in older adults is FALSE?

During aging,which of the following is a possible source of cell damage?

Compare the nutritional needs of older adults with younger adults and identify those nutrients that may need to be supplemented in the diets of older adults.

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

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 On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

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Focus On Phytochemicals

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