Question 1

What is life span?

Accepted Answer

A)  the maximum age to which a human can live.
B)  a process that begins with conception and continues throughout life.
C)  the average length of time that a person can be expected to live.
D)  the aging process.

Question 2

How do energy and macronutrient needs change as people age past 50?

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Typically,energy needs begin t...

Question 3

Drinking enough fluid to maintain hydration is often a problem for the elderly.What are some ways that an older adult might keep track of how much fluid they have had during the day? What types of food contain a high percentage of water?

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It would be useful to purchase...

Question 4

The nutrient needs of the elderly remain the same although their energy needs decrease.Because of this,what advice should they be given?

Accepted Answer

A)  eat larger portions of food.
B)  consume a more nutrient-dense diet.
C)  eat less and exercise more.
D)  eat more concentrated sweets.

Question 5

Which disease or debilitating condition occurring in the elderly is likely to be related to nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia
B)  diabetes
C)  heart disease
D)  All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 6

How is compression of morbidity affected by lifestyle choices?

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Since compression of morbidity means tha...

Question 7

Although people are living longer,why is it important that natural and social scientists improve their quality of life in their later years?

Accepted Answer

Average healthy life expectancy is only ...

Question 8

"Reduced secretion of this substance makes swallowing difficult and increases bacterial growth." What substance is being described?

Accepted Answer

A)  amylase
B)  a hormone that stimulate motility
C)  gastric HCl.
D)  saliva

Question 9

Dementia,or diminished mental state,is LEAST likely to be associated with a history of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholism.
B)  Alzheimer's disease.
C)  strokes.
D)  high vitamin C intake.

Question 10

There is evidence that indicates that macular degeneration and cataracts may be slowed or prevented by a diet high in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  antioxidants.
B)  carbohydrates.
C)  protein.
D)  vitamin B12.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding weight loss in older adults is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight loss can slow the decline in bone mass.
B)  Weight loss is always important in overweight older adults since the risk of death associated with obesity is much higher than in younger adults.
C)  Weight loss can cause a decline in muscle mass.
D)  By the time people get old,the benefits of weight loss are negligible.

Question 12

Which of the following contributes to the development of constipation in the older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced gatric secretions
B)  increased elasticity of the colon
C)  bacterial overgrowth
D)  decreased motility in the large intestine and weakened abdominal muscles

Question 13

Which of the following populations of adults has the lowest Canadian Healthy Eating Index score?

Accepted Answer

A)  aged 19-30
B)  aged 31-50
C)  aged 51-70
D)  aged >70

Question 14

The risk of which vitamin and mineral deficiencies increase in the elderly population?

Accepted Answer

Among the vitamins,there are i...

Question 15

Aging involves changes that progress over a lifetime.Which is the LEAST significant factor contributing to the rate of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics - one's family history.
B)  one's environment.
C)  personal attitude to life
D)  lifestyle choices.

Question 16

"Maintain health body weight,stay physically active,and follow Canada's Food Guide." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A)  Advice to young adults that decrease their risk of developing chronic disease later in life.
B)  Actions that increase morbidity.
C)  Advice to older adults that will increase their risk of chronic disease.
D)  Actions that decrease CHEI scores.

Question 17

Which activity is recommended in the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for older adults (> 65 years) that is not in the Guidelines for adults under 65 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  aerobic activity
B)  muscle strengthening exercises
C)  exercises to enhance balance
D)  bone strengthening exercises

Question 18

Sam and Marge are both in their 80s and live on a limited income in a medium-sized city.They usually eat at home and have almost the same diet every day of the week.They are finding that shopping and preparing three meals a day takes a lot of their energy.Marge especially has lost interest in cooking and sometimes only has tea and toast for dinner.Because neither Sam nor Marge drives,shopping means a bus trip to the store and back,along with walking several blocks.How do the nutritional needs of an older couple like Sam and Marge differ from those of middle-aged people?

Accepted Answer

Energy needs decline with age due to a d...

Question 19

For older adults,why are very high intakes of retinol a potential problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retinol is absorbed very efficiently and accumulates in the body.
B)  Retinol is NOT readily cleared from the blood leading to accumulation of toxic levels.
C)  Retinol is metabolized to toxin compounds that harm bones.
D)  Retinol binds to protein receptors that influence gene expression.

Question 20

Diets that feature kcaloric restriction have been shown to increase the life span of several animal species.Besides reducing kcalories what is another essential characteristic of this diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deficiencies in macronutrients and micronutrients.
B)  A decrease in immune function.
C)  High levels of fat and protein intake.
D)  Adequate levels of all essential nutrients.

Exam 16: Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Which of the following contributes to the development of constipation in the older adult?

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Energy needs decline with age due to a d...
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Dementia,or diminished mental state,is LEAST likely to be associated with a history of which of the following?

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The nutrient needs of the elderly remain the same although their energy needs decrease.Because of this,what advice should they be given?

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Aging involves changes that progress over a lifetime.Which is the LEAST significant factor contributing to the rate of aging?

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Which of the following statements regarding weight loss in older adults is TRUE?

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Although people are living longer,why is it important that natural and social scientists improve their quality of life in their later years?

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Which of the following populations of adults has the lowest Canadian Healthy Eating Index score?

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For older adults,why are very high intakes of retinol a potential problem?

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How is compression of morbidity affected by lifestyle choices?

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Diets that feature kcaloric restriction have been shown to increase the life span of several animal species.Besides reducing kcalories what is another essential characteristic of this diet?

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The risk of which vitamin and mineral deficiencies increase in the elderly population?

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Which disease or debilitating condition occurring in the elderly is likely to be related to nutrition?

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"Reduced secretion of this substance makes swallowing difficult and increases bacterial growth." What substance is being described?

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There is evidence that indicates that macular degeneration and cataracts may be slowed or prevented by a diet high in which of the following?

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Which activity is recommended in the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for older adults (> 65 years) that is not in the Guidelines for adults under 65 years?

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Drinking enough fluid to maintain hydration is often a problem for the elderly.What are some ways that an older adult might keep track of how much fluid they have had during the day? What types of food contain a high percentage of water?

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How do energy and macronutrient needs change as people age past 50?

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What is life span?

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"Maintain health body weight,stay physically active,and follow Canada's Food Guide." What is being described?

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Which of the following contributes to the development of constipation in the older adult?

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Dementia,or diminished mental state,is LEAST likely to be associated with a history of which of the following?

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Aging involves changes that progress over a lifetime.Which is the LEAST significant factor contributing to the rate of aging?

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Which of the following statements regarding weight loss in older adults is TRUE?

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Although people are living longer,why is it important that natural and social scientists improve their quality of life in their later years?

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Which of the following populations of adults has the lowest Canadian Healthy Eating Index score?

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How is compression of morbidity affected by lifestyle choices?

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The risk of which vitamin and mineral deficiencies increase in the elderly population?

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Which disease or debilitating condition occurring in the elderly is likely to be related to nutrition?

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"Reduced secretion of this substance makes swallowing difficult and increases bacterial growth." What substance is being described?

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There is evidence that indicates that macular degeneration and cataracts may be slowed or prevented by a diet high in which of the following?

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Which activity is recommended in the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for older adults (> 65 years) that is not in the Guidelines for adults under 65 years?

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Drinking enough fluid to maintain hydration is often a problem for the elderly.What are some ways that an older adult might keep track of how much fluid they have had during the day? What types of food contain a high percentage of water?

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How do energy and macronutrient needs change as people age past 50?

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