Question 1

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) the years of life left for someone who has attained a given age.

Question 2

MATCHING
-Percent decline per decade in energy needs from age 50 and on

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B₁₂
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 3

Discuss the role of tooth loss and gum disease in maintenance of nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which of the following is thought to promote the development of brain senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxidative stress 
B) Excess acetylcholine 
C) Dietary deficiency of choline 
D) Low blood levels of homocysteine 
E) Inability to adequately metabolize protein

Question 5

List the factors that increase the risk for vitamin B₁₂ and iron deficiency in older adults.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

How does atrophic gastritis interfere with nutritional status in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The calcium Dietary Reference Intake for women 50 and older is

Accepted Answer

A) 800 mg. 
B) 1000 mg. 
C) 1200 mg. 
D) 1400 mg. 
E) 1600 mg.

Question 8

How does aspirin reduce inflammation and pain?

Accepted Answer

A) It acts as a sedative and barbiturate. 
B) It promotes wound healing and blood clotting. 
C) It interferes with the synthesis of prostaglandins. 
D) It binds to nerve receptors involved in pain perception. 
E) It stimulates endorphin release.

Question 9

Approximately what percentage of U.S. adults are affected by Alzheimer's disease after age 65?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 5 
C) 12 
D) 33 
E) 50

Question 10

Which of the following is a research finding on vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-synthesis capacity is high. 
B) The skin's capacity to synthesize the vitamin is reduced. 
C) The presence of atrophic gastritis reduces bioavailability of the vitamin. 
D) Symptoms of deficiency include dermatitis and diminished taste acuity. 
E) Deficiency is rarely a problem.

Question 11

What is the minimum number of glasses of water per day recommended for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 6 
C) 8 
D) 10 
E) 12

Question 12

MATCHING
-Substance that is essential to the memory process

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B₁₂
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 13

MATCHING
-Low intake of milk by elderly people contributes to deficiency of this nutrient

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B₁₂
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 14

Which of the following is a 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) Food Security for the Disadvantaged Elderly 
C) Old Age and Survivors Health Benefits Program 
D) Elderly Nutrition and Maintenance Food Co-Op 
E) Eldercare Food Assistance

Question 15

Approximately what fraction of the U.S. population is at least 65 years old?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/100 
B) 1/30 
C) 1/10 
D) 1/8 
E) 1/3

Question 16

Which of the following is true of food assistance programs for older Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Persons aged 70 and older are eligible. 
B) There are no income limits for eligibility. 
C) Meals on Wheels is generally preferred to congregate meals. 
D) Meals on Wheels requires that individuals be permanently disabled in order to receive meals. 
E) Congregate meals and Meals on Wheels are funded by the Social Security Administration.

Question 17

MATCHING
-Type of arthritis involving a defective immune system

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B₁₂
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 18

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Most elderly receive near-RDA amounts of the vitamin. 
B) Aging reduces the kidneys' ability to convert vitamin D to its active form. 
C) The RDA for vitamin D in the elderly is lower due to less excretion by the kidneys. 
D) Most elderly rely primarily on self-synthesis of the vitamin due to their greater time spent outdoors. 
E) Elderly individuals need at least 40 micrograms per day.

Question 19

Approximately how many years is the maximum human life span?

Accepted Answer

A) 75 
B) 100 
C) 115 
D) 130 
E) 145

Question 20

Which of the following is a feature of energy intake and longevity?

Accepted Answer

A) Improvements in longevity with energy restriction 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

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

Longevity is defined as

MATCHING -Percent decline per decade in energy needs from age 50 and on

Discuss the role of tooth loss and gum disease in maintenance of nutritional status.

Which of the following is thought to promote the development of brain senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles?

List the factors that increase the risk for vitamin B₁₂ and iron deficiency in older adults.

How does atrophic gastritis interfere with nutritional status in the elderly?

The calcium Dietary Reference Intake for women 50 and older is

How does aspirin reduce inflammation and pain?

Approximately what percentage of U.S. adults are affected by Alzheimer's disease after age 65?

Which of the following is a research finding on vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?

What is the minimum number of glasses of water per day recommended for older adults?

MATCHING -Substance that is essential to the memory process

MATCHING -Low intake of milk by elderly people contributes to deficiency of this nutrient

Which of the following is a 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?

Approximately what fraction of the U.S. population is at least 65 years old?

Which of the following is true of food assistance programs for older Americans?

MATCHING -Type of arthritis involving a defective immune system

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?

Approximately how many years is the maximum human life span?

Which of the following is a feature of energy intake and longevity?