Question 1

The DETERMINE acronym refers to all of the following except

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A)   eating poorly.
B)   depression.
C)   economic hardship.
D)   multiple medications.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

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) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Isolation and loneliness frequently contribute to apathetic eating and _______________ in older people.

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Question 4

All of the following fms of cancer are related to excessive calie intake except

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A)   lung cancer.
B)   breast cancer.
C)   colon cancer.
D)   pancreatic cancer.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

All of the following are practical suggestions f diet planning f singles except

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A)   buying small containers of food.
B)   cooking large amounts of food, dividing it into portions, and freezing it.
C)   buying family-sized packages of meat.
D)   buying fruits at various stages of ripeness so they can be eaten fresh daily.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The foundation f a diet that optimizes long-term nutritional health emphasizes all of the following except

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A)   low-fat dairy products.
B)   a variety of fruits and vegetables.
C)   refined-grain breads and cereals.
D)   lean meats.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

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

Question 8

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) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Some researchers believe that damage to cells by electron-seeking compounds may contribute to the aging process. Which of the following nutrients does not protect cells from these compounds?

Accepted Answer

A)   Selenium
B)   Vitamin C
C)   Vitamin E
D)   Vitamin KE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

_______________ refers to the maximum number of years humans live.

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The answer of _______________ refers to the maximum number of...

Question 11

Bill wants to eat a health-promoting diet. Which of the following is not recommended by the Dietary Guidelines f Americans?

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A)   Balance calorie intake from foods and beverages with calories expended.
B)   Choose foods that limit the intake of saturated and trans fats.
C)   Emphasize vegetables, fruits, legumes (beans) , whole-grain breads and cereals, and fat-free or low-fat milk or equivalent milk products.
D)   Consume no more than four alcohol-containing drinks daily.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Excess calie intake can lead to which of the following?

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A)   Weight loss
B)   Accelerated body breakdown
C)   Depression
D)   SemistarvationE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Sara is an administrat at a bank. Sara eats plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean meats. She is of Nthern European descent and is quite small in stature. What could she do to live a me health-promoting lifestyle?

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A)   Take vitamin and mineral supplements.
B)   Eat more vitamin A-laden fruits and vegetables.
C)   Eat more lean meats.
D)   Consume plenty of low-fat milk and dairy products.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following does not decrease with aging?

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A)   Thirst
B)   Lean tissue levels
C)   Immune function
D)   Fat storesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

_______________ is the name of the chronic and progressive disease characterized by prolonged fatty infiltration of the liver with fibrous connective tissue replacing destroyed liver cells.

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The answer of _______________ is the name of the chronic...

Question 16

Consuming adequate ______ and ______ helps maximize the health of the immune system in elderly individuals.

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A)   protein; selenium
B)   iron; copper
C)   calcium; protein
D)   protein; zincE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

_______________ percent of the elderly population regularly take multiple prescription drugs. These drugs can affect nutritional status.

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The answer of _______________ percent of the elderly population regularly...

Question 18

Meals provided by congregate home-delivered meal programs are designed to provide _______________ of the RDA AI f nutrients.

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one-third ...

Question 19

Alzheimer's patients are likely to be helped by all of the following except

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A)   regular physical activity.
B)   limiting sun exposure.
C)   eating fish two times per week.
D)   monitoring food intake toward a healthy diet.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Food habits of older adults may be influenced by all of the following except

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A)   decreased taste sensitivity.
B)   decreased mobility.
C)   poor dentition.
D)   production of melatonin.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 16: Nutrition During Adulthood

Consuming adequate ______ and ______ helps maximize the health of the immune system in elderly individuals.

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Food habits of older adults may be influenced by all of the following except

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The foundation f a diet that optimizes long-term nutritional health emphasizes all of the following except

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Which of the following is true about aging?

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Sara is an administrat at a bank. Sara eats plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean meats. She is of Nthern European descent and is quite small in stature. What could she do to live a me health-promoting lifestyle?

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

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Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

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All of the following fms of cancer are related to excessive calie intake except

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All of the following are practical suggestions f diet planning f singles except

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Alzheimer's patients are likely to be helped by all of the following except

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Meals provided by congregate home-delivered meal programs are designed to provide _______________ of the RDA AI f nutrients.

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Isolation and loneliness frequently contribute to apathetic eating and _______________ in older people.

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_______________ refers to the maximum number of years humans live.

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_______________ is the name of the chronic and progressive disease characterized by prolonged fatty infiltration of the liver with fibrous connective tissue replacing destroyed liver cells.

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Excess calie intake can lead to which of the following?

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Bill wants to eat a health-promoting diet. Which of the following is not recommended by the Dietary Guidelines f Americans?

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Some researchers believe that damage to cells by electron-seeking compounds may contribute to the aging process. Which of the following nutrients does not protect cells from these compounds?

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_______________ percent of the elderly population regularly take multiple prescription drugs. These drugs can affect nutritional status.

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Which of the following does not decrease with aging?

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