Nutrition Ch 17 & 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of HIV or AIDS?

AIDS develops from HIV infection

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?

Aging reduces the kidneys' ability to convert vitamin D to its active form

Which of the following is NOT among the recommendations issued by health professionals to reduce cancer risks?

Increase intake of foods high in iron

Which of the following is a characteristic of type 1 diabetes?

It is an autoimmune disorder

Which of the following risk factors for disease may be modified by diet?

Low HDL level

Which of the following is NOT among the features of osteoarthritis?

Nicotine intake reduces inflammation and increases flexibility

Which of the following is a feature of food choices and eating habits of older people?

People over 65 are less likely to lose weight by dieting than are younger people

A person with dysphagia has

difficulty swallowing

Which of the following is known to speed up the passage of substances through the large intestine, thereby decreasing exposure time to carcinogens?

fiber

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

being pear-shaped is a primary indicator

Which of the following is a feature of elderly people and water metabolism?

They do not feel thirsty or recognize dryness of the mouth

The DASH diet was developed to lower the risk for

hypertension

A substance that causes cancer is termed a(n)

carcinogen

Which of the following practices is NOT believed to be protective against all of the following: heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer?

consuming fat within the range of 30-45% of total energy

Adequate protein intake and regular exercise lessen this process.

sarcopenia

For people with diabetes, dietary guidelines include all of the following EXCEPT

the glycemic effect of foods should always be a primary consideration

A principal reason that congregate meals are preferable to Meals on Wheels is that

there are more social benefits to congregate meals

What blood cholesterol carrier is of greatest concern in atherosclerosis?

LDL

Reducing _____ intake to 1500 mg daily is recommend for individuals with hypertension.

Sodium

Which of the following describes the nutrient needs of older people?

They vary according to individual histories