Question 1

Compounds of nitrogen-containing bases such as adenine,guanine,and caffeine are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compounds of nitrogen-containing bases such as adenine,guanine,and...

Question 2

MATCHING
-Nutrient that may reduce inflammation in joints of those with rheumatoid arthritis

Accepted Answer

A) Fight or flight 
B) Tend and befriend 
C) Life span 
D) Life expectancy 
E) Iron
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Zinc
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Gout
M)Vitamin K
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Pressure ulcers
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 3

Which of the following accurately describes how men and women respond to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women's general reactions to stress are different than those of men. 
B)  The ability to respond is weaker in older women compared with older men. 
C)  Elderly women invite stress by sharing experiences with others; elderly men alleviate stress by compartmentalizing. 
D)  Psychological stressors such as divorce or death of a loved one are handled much less well by elderly men compared with elderly women. 
E)  There are no clinically important differences in men's and women's responses to stress.

Question 4

MATCHING
-Breakdown of these compounds can lead to gout

Accepted Answer

A) Fight or flight 
B) Tend and befriend 
C) Life span 
D) Life expectancy 
E) Iron
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Zinc
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Gout
M)Vitamin K
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Pressure ulcers
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 5

Clumps of beta-amyloid protein pieces,commonly found on the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Clumps of beta-amyloid protein pieces,commonly found on...

Question 6

Reducing energy intake by a minimum of ________ brings about measurable improvements in body fat,blood pressure,insulin response,and blood lipids.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  15% 
C)  20% 
D)  25% 
E)  30%

Question 7

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between energy restriction and longevity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improvements in longevity depend on reducing energy intake but not on the amount of body fat. 
B)  Restriction of energy intake in genetically obese animals does not seem to improve longevity. 
C)  Biochemical markers for longevity in humans are improved only when energy intake is reduced by at least one-third. 
D)  The activities of the genes of older mice on energy-restricted diets are similar to those of mice on standard diets. 
E)  Research with humans has found a substantial increase in longevity with a 5% reduction in energy intake.

Question 8

Antibiotics and antacids often contain large amounts of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sugar 
B)  sodium 
C)  sorbitol 
D)  lactose 
E)  niacin

Question 9

What is the name of the program that provides low-income older adults with coupons that are exchangeable for fresh vegetables and fruits at community-supported farmers' markets and roadside stands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 
B)  Fresh Food for the Disadvantaged Elderly 
C)  Old Age and Survivors Health Benefits Program 
D)  Federal Food Pantry 
E)  Eldercare Food Assistance

Question 10

MATCHING
-Typical stress response for men

Accepted Answer

A) Fight or flight 
B) Tend and befriend 
C) Life span 
D) Life expectancy 
E) Iron
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Zinc
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Gout
M)Vitamin K
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Pressure ulcers
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 11

Which of the following statements describes the iron intake of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron needs of men increase throughout their lifetime. 
B)  Iron-deficiency anemia is more common among older adults than younger people. 
C)  Antacids tend to increase iron stores. 
D)  Elevated iron stores are likely for older people who eat red meat and take iron supplements. 
E)  Elevated iron stores impair immunity, which can lead to infectious diseases.

Question 12

Longevity is defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  long duration of life 
B)  a person's age in years from date of birth 
C)  maximum number of years of life attainable by a species 
D)  average number of years lived by people in a given society 
E)  a person's perceived mental well-being

Question 13

MATCHING
-In the elderly,elevated stores of this mineral are more likely than deficiencies

Accepted Answer

A) Fight or flight 
B) Tend and befriend 
C) Life span 
D) Life expectancy 
E) Iron
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Zinc
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Gout
M)Vitamin K
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Pressure ulcers
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 14

In Sardinia,Italy,and Nicoya,Costa Rica,people live long,healthy,and active lives well past 100 years.These places collectively are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Red Zones 
B)  Blue Zones 
C)  Age Hot Spots 
D)  Longevity Hot Spots 
E)  Quality Circles

Question 15

What have researchers discovered about how the manipulation of diet affects the longevity of animals? What implications does this information have for humans?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What have researchers discovered about how the...

Question 16

________ is a deterioration of the macular area of the eye that can lead to loss of central vision and eventual blindness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a deterioration of the macular...

Question 17

How does obesity affect brain structure?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does obesity affect brain structure?...

Question 18

Which of the following statements describes a connection between nutrition and cataract formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obese and lean people have the same risk for cataracts. 
B)  Adequate intakes of vitamin K and folate seem to delay the onset of cataract formation. 
C)  Nutrition seems to play little, if any, role in the onset of cataracts. 
D)  Vitamin C supplements in doses of 1,000 mg for several years appear to raise the risk for cataracts. 
E)  Antioxidant supplements appear to prevent cataracts.

Question 19

A person who has difficulty swallowing has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  edentulous 
B)  sarcopenia 
C)  dysphagia 
D)  pressure ulcers 
E)  gout

Question 20

A person with edentulous should eat ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  soft foods 
B)  red meats 
C)  raw fruits and vegetables 
D)  leafy green vegetables 
E)  foods rich in vitamin C

Exam 17: Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Compounds of nitrogen-containing bases such as adenine,guanine,and caffeine are called ________.

MATCHING -Nutrient that may reduce inflammation in joints of those with rheumatoid arthritis

Which of the following accurately describes how men and women respond to stress?

MATCHING -Breakdown of these compounds can lead to gout

Clumps of beta-amyloid protein pieces,commonly found on the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease are called ________.

Reducing energy intake by a minimum of ________ brings about measurable improvements in body fat,blood pressure,insulin response,and blood lipids.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between energy restriction and longevity?

Antibiotics and antacids often contain large amounts of ________.

What is the name of the program that provides low-income older adults with coupons that are exchangeable for fresh vegetables and fruits at community-supported farmers' markets and roadside stands?

MATCHING -Typical stress response for men

Which of the following statements describes the iron intake of older adults?

Longevity is defined as ________.

MATCHING -In the elderly,elevated stores of this mineral are more likely than deficiencies

In Sardinia,Italy,and Nicoya,Costa Rica,people live long,healthy,and active lives well past 100 years.These places collectively are called ________.

What have researchers discovered about how the manipulation of diet affects the longevity of animals? What implications does this information have for humans?

________ is a deterioration of the macular area of the eye that can lead to loss of central vision and eventual blindness.

How does obesity affect brain structure?

Which of the following statements describes a connection between nutrition and cataract formation?

A person who has difficulty swallowing has ________.

A person with edentulous should eat ________.