Question 1

The nutrient needs of older people ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   vary according to individual histories 
B)   remain the same as in young adult life 
C)   increase and necessitate supplementation 
D)   decrease for vitamins and minerals due to changes in body composition 
E)   are addressed by four DRI categoriesF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

For adults older than 65,mortality is lowest among individuals who are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   underweight 
B)   at a healthy weight 
C)   slightly overweight 
D)   obese 
E)   classified with clinically severe obesityF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Consider the economic and social changes that occur as people age.How do these changes affect nutrition status?

Accepted Answer

Overall,older adults today have higher i...

Question 4

The brain degeneration of an overweight 60-year-old person is comparable to that of a ________-year-old adult.

Accepted Answer

A)   62 
B)   65 
C)   67 
D)   70 
E)   72F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

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) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in the aged is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   inflammaging 
B)   dysphagic cell mass 
C)   sarcopenic undermining 
D)   endentulous-induced wasting 
E)   cachexia of agingF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 7

MATCHING
-Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cholesterol-lowering drugs

Accepted Answer

A)  Fight or flight
B)  Tend and befriend
C)  Life span
D)  Life expectancy
E)  IronF) CataractsG) Vitamin DH) ZincI) Beta-amyloidJ) SarcopeniaK) PurinesL) GoutM) Vitamin KN) AcetylcholineO) OsteoarthritisP) Grapefruit juiceQ) Pressure ulcersR) Hydrochloric acidS) Omega-3 fatty acidsT) Rheumatoid arthritisU) J) and K)
V) I) and T)

Question 8

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) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

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) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

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) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The DRI recommends ________ milligrams of calcium for women over 50 and older and men over 70.

Accepted Answer

A)   1000 
B)   1200 
C)   1400 
D)   1600 
E)   1800F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

How many adults over age 65 would live in poverty without the help of Social Security?

Accepted Answer

A)   9 
B)   15 
C)   26 
D)   33 
E)   40F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 13

The CDC recommends older adults engage in strength training at least two (nonconsecutive) days a week,at a moderate to high intensity,for ________ repetitions per exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)   10-15 
B)   15-20 
C)   20-25 
D)   25-30 
E)   35-40F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

How does physical activity promote longevity?

Accepted Answer

The many remarkable benefits of regular ...

Question 15

The activity of the anticoagulant drug warfarin is affected by its interaction with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin K 
B)   grapefruit juice 
C)   sodium 
D)   aged meats 
E)   vitamin B12F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

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 B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

MATCHING
-Damage to the skin commonly seen in people who are bedridden

Accepted Answer

A)  Fight or flight
B)  Tend and befriend
C)  Life span
D)  Life expectancy
E)  IronF) CataractsG) Vitamin DH) ZincI) Beta-amyloidJ) SarcopeniaK) PurinesL) GoutM) Vitamin KN) AcetylcholineO) OsteoarthritisP) Grapefruit juiceQ) Pressure ulcersR) Hydrochloric acidS) Omega-3 fatty acidsT) Rheumatoid arthritisU) B) and T)
V) E) and O)

Question 18

Nora says her grandfather acts like a 25-year-old man.Nora is referring to her grandfather's ________ age.

Accepted Answer

A)   chronological 
B)   physiological 
C)   ephemeral 
D)   transient 
E)   historicalF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   21-34 years 
B)   35-49 years 
C)   50-64 years 
D)   65-84 years 
E)   Over 85 yearsF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 20

MATCHING
-Typical stress response for women

Accepted Answer

A)  Fight or flight
B)  Tend and befriend
C)  Life span
D)  Life expectancy
E)  IronF) CataractsG) Vitamin DH) ZincI) Beta-amyloidJ) SarcopeniaK) PurinesL) GoutM) Vitamin KN) AcetylcholineO) OsteoarthritisP) Grapefruit juiceQ) Pressure ulcersR) Hydrochloric acidS) Omega-3 fatty acidsT) Rheumatoid arthritisU) E) and P)
V) A) and J)

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

Nora says her grandfather acts like a 25-year-old man.Nora is referring to her grandfather's ________ age.

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The brain degeneration of an overweight 60-year-old person is comparable to that of a ________-year-old adult.

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The CDC recommends older adults engage in strength training at least two (nonconsecutive) days a week,at a moderate to high intensity,for ________ repetitions per exercise.

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The combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in the aged is called ________.

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MATCHING -Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cholesterol-lowering drugs

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What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

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

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Consider the economic and social changes that occur as people age.How do these changes affect nutrition status?

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

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How many adults over age 65 would live in poverty without the help of Social Security?

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For adults older than 65,mortality is lowest among individuals who are ________.

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The activity of the anticoagulant drug warfarin is affected by its interaction with ________.

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The nutrient needs of older people ________.

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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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What is sarcopenia?

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

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The DRI recommends ________ milligrams of calcium for women over 50 and older and men over 70.

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How does physical activity promote longevity?

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