Question 1

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with two common problems of aging: osteoporosis and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dysphagia
B)   dementia
C)   atrophic gastritis
D)   cataracts
E)   goutF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

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,...

Question 3

Gavin says his grandmother celebrated her 93rd birthday. Gavin is referring to his grandmother's ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   life expectancy
B)   physiological age
C)   life span
D)   chronological age
E)   quality of lifeF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 4

What is a common side effect from taking certain prescription drugs and consuming grapefruit juice?

Accepted Answer

A)   metallic taste in the mouth appears
B)   increased blood concentrations
C)   weight gain of 5 to 7 lb
D)   diminished physiological effects
E)   greatly reduced absorptionF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

How does physical activity promote longevity?

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The many remarkable benefits of regular ...

Question 6

Using animal data to extrapolate to humans, researchers estimate that it would take a person ________ years of restricting energy intake to 30% of normal, to increase life expectancy by 3 years.

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   7
C)   10
D)   15
E)   30F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following accurately describes concerns about water intake in elderly people?

Accepted Answer

A)   They may not feel thirsty or recognize dryness of the mouth.
B)   They have an increased total body water content as compared with younger adults.
C)   They urinate more frequently, so require greater hydration.
D)   They tend toward overhydration, which results in mental lapses and disorientation.
E)   They develop pressure ulcers and urinary tract infections due to abundant intake of foods with high-water content.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

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

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Macular de...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Women's general reactions to stress are different from those of men.
B)   The ability to respond is weaker in older women than in  older men.
C)   Elderly women invite lighten 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 than by elderly women.
E)   There are no clinically important differences in men's and women's responses to stress.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

In general, older people tend to ___________and muscle and _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lose bone and muscle, gain body fat
B)   lose body fat, gain bone mass
C)   lose lean muscle and gain bone mass
D)   lose bone, gain muscle
E)   All of these are incorrectF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Which term refers the clouding of the eye lenses that impairs vision and can lead to blindness?

Accepted Answer

A)   retinitis
B)   keratoids
C)   cataracts
D)   rhodolipids
E)   glaucomaF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

What was the average life expectancy in the United States in 1900?

Accepted Answer

A)   42 years
B)   47 years
C)   55 years
D)   59 years
E)   65 yearsF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

What are five strategies for growing old healthfully?

Accepted Answer

• Choose nutrient-dense foods.
• Be phy...

Question 14

Antibiotics and antacids often contain large amounts of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   sugar
B)   sodium
C)   sorbitol
D)   lactose
E)   niacinF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

A person's perceived physical and mental well-being is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person's perceived physical and mental well-being...

Question 16

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%F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

How many eligible seniors participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Accepted Answer

A)   1/10
B)   1/4
C)   1/3
D)   1/2
E)   2/3F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

What is the average life expectancy in the United States today?

Accepted Answer

A)   79 years
B)   81 years
C)   86 years
D)   89 years
E)   93 yearsF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug to treat Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   red meat
B)   sauerkraut
C)   salmon
D)   cruciferous vegetables
E)   chocolateF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

What is sarcopenia?

Accepted Answer

A)   loss of central visual activity
B)   loss of muscle mass and strength
C)   softening of bones
D)   difficulty swallowing
E)   paralysis of GI tract musclesF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 16: Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

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

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Which of the following accurately describes concerns about water intake in elderly people?

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What is the average life expectancy in the United States today?

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

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Antibiotics and antacids often contain large amounts of ________.

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Which term refers the clouding of the eye lenses that impairs vision and can lead to blindness?

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How does physical activity promote longevity?

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What was the average life expectancy in the United States in 1900?

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Gavin says his grandmother celebrated her 93rd birthday. Gavin is referring to his grandmother's ________.

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Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug to treat Parkinson's disease?

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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with two common problems of aging: osteoporosis and ________.

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What are five strategies for growing old healthfully?

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What is a common side effect from taking certain prescription drugs and consuming grapefruit juice?

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

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What is sarcopenia?

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A person's perceived physical and mental well-being is referred to as ________.

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In general, older people tend to ___________and muscle and _________.

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Using animal data to extrapolate to humans, researchers estimate that it would take a person ________ years of restricting energy intake to 30% of normal, to increase life expectancy by 3 years.

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How many eligible seniors participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

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

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