Question 1

A decrease in the hormone melatonin is most likely to result in:

Accepted Answer

A) a decline in the sense of taste. 
B) decreased appetite. 
C) disrupted sleep patterns. 
D) hair loss. 
A) a decline in the sense of taste. 
B) decreased appetite. 
C) disrupted sleep patterns. 
D) hair loss.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The two hypotheses include that of "prep

Question 3

By 2030,it is projected that nearly _____ % of the US population will be over 65.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 30 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 30

Question 4

Why is it especially important for the elderly to eat a nutrient dense diet?

Accepted Answer

The elderly have a reduced abi

Question 5

The LEAST significant factor contributing to the rate of aging is:

Accepted Answer

A) genetics (i.e.family history). 
B) environment. 
C) gender. 
D) lifestyle choices. 
A) genetics (i.e.family history). 
B) environment. 
C) gender. 
D) lifestyle choices.

Question 6

How do energy and macronutrient needs change as people age past 50?

Accepted Answer

Typically,energy needs begin t

Question 7

Although people are living longer,why is it important that natural and social scientists improve their quality of life in their later years?

Accepted Answer

Average healthy life expectancy is only

Question 8

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 9

Which statement about immunity and the elderly is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The effectiveness of immunizations declines with age. 
B) The incidence of autoimmune disorders increases with age. 
C) High doses of zinc,copper and iron stimulate the immune system. 
D) The ability of the immune system to fight disease declines with age. 
A) The effectiveness of immunizations declines with age. 
B) The incidence of autoimmune disorders increases with age. 
C) High doses of zinc,copper and iron stimulate the immune system. 
D) The ability of the immune system to fight disease declines with age.

Question 10

Explain why older adults have differing nutritional needs due to physiological changes as well as disease and prescription drug use.How can good exercise and dietary habits prevent deterioration due to aging?

Accepted Answer

Changes in the gastrointestinal tract ca

Question 11

Energy restriction may increase life span by all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the inflammatory response of the immune system. 
B) causing low level stress and thus enhancing the animal's coping mechanisms. 
C) reducing blood glucose and insulin levels. 
D) limiting oxidative damage. 
A) increasing the inflammatory response of the immune system. 
B) causing low level stress and thus enhancing the animal's coping mechanisms. 
C) reducing blood glucose and insulin levels. 
D) limiting oxidative damage.

Question 12

The maximum age to which a human can live is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) life expectancy. 
B) life span. 
C) life tendency. 
D) compression of morbidity. 
A) life expectancy. 
B) life span. 
C) life tendency. 
D) compression of morbidity.

Question 13

Decreased saliva production in older adults may cause all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) making swallowing more difficult. 
B) decreasing the taste of food. 
C) increasing the likelihood of periodontal disease 
D) increasing susceptibility to viral infection. 
A) making swallowing more difficult. 
B) decreasing the taste of food. 
C) increasing the likelihood of periodontal disease 
D) increasing susceptibility to viral infection.

Question 14

Which statement about menopause is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It slows the rate of bone breakdown. 
B) Menopause decreases the risk of breast cancer. 
C) It increases the risk of heart disease. 
D) Menopause causes skin changes. 
A) It slows the rate of bone breakdown. 
B) Menopause decreases the risk of breast cancer. 
C) It increases the risk of heart disease. 
D) Menopause causes skin changes.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

With menopause,her r

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Take daily laxatives 
B) Increase fiber intake 
C) Increase fluid intake 
D) Maintain regular exercise 
A) Take daily laxatives 
B) Increase fiber intake 
C) Increase fluid intake 
D) Maintain regular exercise

Question 17

What is the average healthy life span of a person living in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 59 years 
B) 63 years 
C) 70 years 
D) 74 years 
A) 59 years 
B) 63 years 
C) 70 years 
D) 74 years

Question 18

What is the purpose of the Nutrition Screening Initiative and the DETERMINE checklist?

Accepted Answer

These tools are a systematic m

Question 19

Which of the following changes in body composition naturally occur as a person ages past 50?

Accepted Answer

A) Body fat increases,bone density decreases 
B) Muscle mass increases,body fat increases 
C) Muscle mass increases,bone density increases 
D) Body fat decreases,muscles mass decreases 
A) Body fat increases,bone density decreases 
B) Muscle mass increases,body fat increases 
C) Muscle mass increases,bone density increases 
D) Body fat decreases,muscles mass decreases

Exam 16: Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

A decrease in the hormone melatonin is most likely to result in:

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

By 2030,it is projected that nearly _____ % of the US population will be over 65.

Why is it especially important for the elderly to eat a nutrient dense diet?

The LEAST significant factor contributing to the rate of aging is:

How do energy and macronutrient needs change as people age past 50?

Although people are living longer,why is it important that natural and social scientists improve their quality of life in their later years?

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

Which statement about immunity and the elderly is FALSE?

Explain why older adults have differing nutritional needs due to physiological changes as well as disease and prescription drug use.How can good exercise and dietary habits prevent deterioration due to aging?

Energy restriction may increase life span by all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT:

The maximum age to which a human can live is defined as:

Decreased saliva production in older adults may cause all of the following EXCEPT:

Which statement about menopause is FALSE?

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

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

What is the average healthy life span of a person living in the United States?

What is the purpose of the Nutrition Screening Initiative and the DETERMINE checklist?

Which of the following changes in body composition naturally occur as a person ages past 50?

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