Question 1

______ percent of the elderly population regularly take multiple prescription drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Twenty-five
B)   Thirty-five
C)   Fifty
D)   SixtyE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The foundation for a diet that optimizes long-term nutritional health emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   low-fat dairy products.
B)   a variety of fruits and vegetables.
C)   refined-grain breads and cereals.
D)   lean sources of protein.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Mediterranean diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abstinence from alcohol
B)   Plentiful intake of fruits and vegetables
C)   Olive oil
D)   Frequent consumption of fishE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Maude is losing her sense of taste and smell. Which of the following is true about her situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Taste and smell typically do not decrease with aging.
B)   She will need to vary her diet and use more herbs and spices.
C)   She will have to learn to accept that food will taste more bland.
D)   She eventually will not be able to smell and taste food.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Currently, life expectancy in North America is about ______ years for men and ______ for women.

Accepted Answer

A)   78; 71
B)   75; 75
C)   78; 80
D)   76; 81E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The disease characterized by fatty infiltration of the liver and replacement of functioning liver cells with fibrous connective tissue is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   Crohn's disease.
B)   hepatitis.
C)   cirrhosis.
D)   liver cancer.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Life span refers to

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A)   the average length of life for a given group of people born in a specific year.
B)   the maximum number of years humans live.
C)   the promotion of longevity through healthful lifestyle changes.
D)   the delay of the onset of disabilities caused by chronic disease.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   eat 30 grams of fiber per day.
B)   drink more fluid.
C)   use mineral oil routinely and liberally.
D)   eat more whole grains.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Food habits of older adults may be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased taste sensitivity.
B)   decreased mobility.
C)   poor dentition.
D)   production of melatonin.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brain
B)   Stomach
C)   Liver
D)   KidneysE) C) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT exemplify the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)   Balance food intake with energy expended in physical activity.
B)   Choose a diet low in trans fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
C)   Eliminate salt and sodium from the diet.
D)   Maintain a healthy body weight.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 12

Meals provided by congregate or home-delivered meal programs are designed to provide ______ of the RDA or AI for nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A)   100%
B)   one-third
C)   one-fourth
D)   one-halfE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 13

A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from

Accepted Answer

A)   participation in a congregate meal program.
B)   antidepressant medications.
C)   bed rest.
D)   low-dose aspirin.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Aging most likely is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)   slow cell death.
B)   acute death of an organ.
C)   complete death of the immune system.
D)   slow cell multiplication.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Gary takes a diuretic to control blood pressure, aspirin to prevent blood clots, and an antibiotic for a recent sinus infection. Which of these may affect his vitamin needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diuretic
B)   Aspirin
C)   Antibiotic
D)   None of theseE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doctor finds her mental function is declining. Which of the following will NOT significantly impact mental status?

Accepted Answer

A)   Striving for life-long learning
B)   Exercising regularly
C)   Eating a healthy diet
D)   Taking nutrition supplementsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Among the older population, the fastest growing age group is

Accepted Answer

A)   60 to 65.
B)   65 to 75.
C)   75 to 80.
D)   85 and older.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Alzheimer's patients are likely to be helped by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   regular physical activity.
B)   limiting sun exposure.
C)   eating fish two times per week.
D)   limiting intake of saturated and trans fat.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is true about thirst among the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elderly individuals can easily become dehydrated and this can cause confusion.
B)   Elderly people rarely become dehydrated because the sense of thirst is enhanced as people age.
C)   About 6 cups of fluid per day is a good goal for elderly people.
D)   Diuretics do not affect the elderly person's fluid requirement.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT decrease with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thirst
B)   Lean tissue levels
C)   Immune function
D)   Fat storesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 16: Nutrition During Adulthood

______ percent of the elderly population regularly take multiple prescription drugs.

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The foundation for a diet that optimizes long-term nutritional health emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Mediterranean diet?

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Maude is losing her sense of taste and smell. Which of the following is true about her situation?

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Currently, life expectancy in North America is about ______ years for men and ______ for women.

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The disease characterized by fatty infiltration of the liver and replacement of functioning liver cells with fibrous connective tissue is known as

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Life span refers to

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Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following EXCEPT

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Food habits of older adults may be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT

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Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

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Which of the following does NOT exemplify the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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Meals provided by congregate or home-delivered meal programs are designed to provide ______ of the RDA or AI for nutrients.

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A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from

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Aging most likely is the result of

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Gary takes a diuretic to control blood pressure, aspirin to prevent blood clots, and an antibiotic for a recent sinus infection. Which of these may affect his vitamin needs?

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Barbara is 65 years of age and her doctor finds her mental function is declining. Which of the following will NOT significantly impact mental status?

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Among the older population, the fastest growing age group is

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Alzheimer's patients are likely to be helped by all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following is true about thirst among the elderly?

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Which of the following does NOT decrease with aging?

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