Question 1

Of all alcohol sources, ______ often is singled out as the best choice because of the added bonus of the many phytochemicals present.

Accepted Answer

A)   dark beer
B)   white wine
C)   hard cider
D)   red wineE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Research suggests that older adults require ______ the current RDA for protein for adults.

Accepted Answer

A)   more than
B)   less than
C)   the same amount asD) None of the above
E) A) and C)

Question 3

Regular exercise along with adequate intakes of fluid and fiber are lifestyle strategies to prevent or treat

Accepted Answer

A)   diarrhea.
B)   gallstones.
C)   osteoarthritis.
D)   constipation.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

A loss of muscle mass accompanied by gains in fat mass is called

Accepted Answer

A)   obesity.
B)   sarcopenia.
C)   hypertrophy.
D)   sarcopenic obesity.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is true about diet and Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   High intakes of aluminum can cause it.
B)   High intakes of choline and lecithin are associated with improvement in the condition.
C)   It is wise for others to oversee food planning and mealtimes to ensure nutritional adequacy.
D)   Diet can prevent this condition.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The decrease in lean tissue that occurs with aging can best be prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)   taking amino acid supplements.
B)   a fitness plan that includes resistance exercise.
C)   eating a lot of kilocalories.
D)   taking vitamin and mineral supplements.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Edna, at age 75, has found she does not tolerate milk products well. She should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eat more vegetables.
B)   Increase her protein intake.
C)   Eliminate dairy foods.
D)   Decrease the serving size of dairy foods.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A person with a deficiency of alcohol dehydrogenase would

Accepted Answer

A)   become intoxicated at low levels of alcohol intake.
B)   be able to pass a breathalyzer test even with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
C)   have a high tolerance for alcohol.
D)   feel ill due to an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The life span of humans is approximately ______ years.

Accepted Answer

A)   122
B)   105
C)   78
D)   100E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Excess kilocalorie intake ______ the rate of body breakdown associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A)   increases
B)   decreases
C)   does not affectD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 11

For those over 40 years of age, an exercise program should include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   physician clearance.
B)   stretching.
C)   rest periodically.
D)   exercise through the pain.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Because elderly individuals need similar amounts of nutrients compared to their younger counterparts but fewer kilocalories, they should focus on diet plans that emphasize

Accepted Answer

A)   nutrient density.
B)   energy density.
C)   liquid calories.
D)   fat.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

When it comes to alcohol, men are advised to consume no more than ______ drink(s)  per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   1
C)   5
D)   2E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   compression of morbidity.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   reserve capacity.
D)   subclinical deficiency.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is true about U.S. dietary intake patterns since the mid-1950s?

Accepted Answer

A)   We are eating less cheese.
B)   We are consuming less saturated fat.
C)   We are eating more eggs.
D)   We are eating less chicken and fish.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Declining function of the ______ system directly affects an older adult's ability to shop for, prepare, and consume foods at home.

Accepted Answer

A)   digestive
B)   nervous
C)   immune
D)   endocrineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with the descriptions...

Question 19

The DETERMINE acronym refers to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   eating poorly.
B)   depression.
C)   economic hardship.
D)   multiple medications.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Life expectancy refers to

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 16: Nutrition During Adulthood

The DETERMINE acronym refers to all of the following EXCEPT

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For those over 40 years of age, an exercise program should include all of the following EXCEPT

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The decrease in lean tissue that occurs with aging can best be prevented by

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Edna, at age 75, has found she does not tolerate milk products well. She should do which of the following?

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Excess kilocalorie intake ______ the rate of body breakdown associated with aging.

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Which of the following is true about U.S. dietary intake patterns since the mid-1950s?

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Declining function of the ______ system directly affects an older adult's ability to shop for, prepare, and consume foods at home.

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Life expectancy refers to

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The life span of humans is approximately ______ years.

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Of all alcohol sources, ______ often is singled out as the best choice because of the added bonus of the many phytochemicals present.

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A person with a deficiency of alcohol dehydrogenase would

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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Regular exercise along with adequate intakes of fluid and fiber are lifestyle strategies to prevent or treat

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When it comes to alcohol, men are advised to consume no more than ______ drink(s) per day.

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Which of the following is true about diet and Alzheimer's disease?

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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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Because elderly individuals need similar amounts of nutrients compared to their younger counterparts but fewer kilocalories, they should focus on diet plans that emphasize

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A loss of muscle mass accompanied by gains in fat mass is called

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Research suggests that older adults require ______ the current RDA for protein for adults.

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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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