Question 1

In the aging process, physiological functioning of organs decreases but it may be years before this decline in organ function becomes noticeable. This is referred to as

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A)   compression of morbidity.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   reserve capacity.
D)   subclinical deficiency.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The physiological changes of aging that will decrease food utilization in the body include all of the following except

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A)   decreased kidney function.
B)   decreased liver function.
C)   decreased insulin function.
D)   constipation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

All of the following can cause apathetic eating and weight loss except

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A)   participation in a congregate meal program.
B)   depression.
C)   death of friend.
D)   becoming less mobile.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Of older people, at least _____ percent have nutrition-related health problems.

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A)   25
B)   50
C)   65
D)   75E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

What is the principal cause of death in the United States?

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A)   Diabetes
B)   Heart disease
C)   Accidents
D)   StrokeE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Delaying the onset of disabilities caused by chronic diseases is known as

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A)   usual aging.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   compression of morbidity.
D)   reserve capacity.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

A mineral that is often deficient in adults' diets and is linked to bone health, muscle function, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is

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A)   zinc.
B)   calcium.
C)   magnesium.
D)   iron.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The best general approach to eating a health-promoting diet is to

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A)   follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid.
B)   avoid foods containing sugar or sodium.
C)   avoid all desserts.
D)   eat ample amounts of refined grain breads and cereals.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Aging most likely is the result of

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A)   slow cell death.
B)   acute death of an organ.
C)   complete death of the immune system.
D)   slow cell multiplication.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is true about aging?

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A)   Aging is a disease.
B)   Models have been designed that are very predictive of the aging process.
C)   Not every elderly person dies of a disease that commonly accompanies old age.
D)   Every elderly person dies from some disease such as congestive heart failure.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is true about alcohol consumption by the elderly?

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A)   It is absorbed only in the small intestine.
B)   Alcohol absorption is independent of the amount of stomach contents.
C)   Most of the alcohol is metabolized by the kidney.
D)   Alcohol can interfere with the effect of medication in the body.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Long-term aspirin use by an elderly person could increase the need for what nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Calcium
B)   Potassium
C)   Thiamin
D)   IronE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

For cancer prevention, which of the following dietary components should be limited?

Accepted Answer

A)   Soy products
B)   Low-fat dairy products
C)   Cured meats
D)   Omega-3 fatty acidsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

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) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Declining function of which of the following body systems directly affects an older adult's ability to shop for, prepare, and consume foods at home?

Accepted Answer

A)   Immune system
B)   Digestive system
C)   Endocrine system
D)   Nervous systemE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 16: Nutrition During Adulthood

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

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Aging most likely is the result of

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Long-term aspirin use by an elderly person could increase the need for what nutrient?

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The physiological changes of aging that will decrease food utilization in the body include all of the following except

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Of older people, at least _____ percent have nutrition-related health problems.

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The best general approach to eating a health-promoting diet is to

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In the aging process, physiological functioning of organs decreases but it may be years before this decline in organ function becomes noticeable. This is referred to as

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A mineral that is often deficient in adults' diets and is linked to bone health, muscle function, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is

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What is the principal cause of death in the United States?

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Which of the following is true about aging?

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Declining function of which of the following body systems directly affects an older adult's ability to shop for, prepare, and consume foods at home?

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Delaying the onset of disabilities caused by chronic diseases is known as

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Which of the following is true about alcohol consumption by the elderly?

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For cancer prevention, which of the following dietary components should be limited?

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

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All of the following can cause apathetic eating and weight loss except

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Exam 16: Nutrition During Adulthood

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

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Aging most likely is the result of

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Long-term aspirin use by an elderly person could increase the need for what nutrient?

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The physiological changes of aging that will decrease food utilization in the body include all of the following except

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Of older people, at least _____ percent have nutrition-related health problems.

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The best general approach to eating a health-promoting diet is to

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In the aging process, physiological functioning of organs decreases but it may be years before this decline in organ function becomes noticeable. This is referred to as

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A mineral that is often deficient in adults' diets and is linked to bone health, muscle function, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is

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What is the principal cause of death in the United States?

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Which of the following is true about aging?

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Declining function of which of the following body systems directly affects an older adult's ability to shop for, prepare, and consume foods at home?

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Delaying the onset of disabilities caused by chronic diseases is known as

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Which of the following is true about alcohol consumption by the elderly?

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For cancer prevention, which of the following dietary components should be limited?

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

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