Nutrition Chapter 18: Nutrition During the Adult Years
59) Strength training recommendations for older adults include all of the following EXCEPT A)Exercise different muscle groups in each session. B)Exercise at least 3 days per week in 60 -minute sessions. C)Perform exercises that involve the major muscle groups (e.g., arms, shoulders, chest, abdomen, back, hips, and legs) and exercises that build grip strength. D)Avoid locking the joints in the arms and legs.
A)Exercise different muscle groups in each session.
43) Which is NOT an example of energy medicine? A)High-caloriediets B)Pulsed fields C)Magneticfields D)Electricalcurrents
A)High-caloriediets
6) Which is a typical example of usual aging? A)Increasing body fatness B)Maintenance of lean body mass C)Maintenance of bone mass D)All of these responses are correct.
A)Increasing body fatness
52) A friend was recently prescribed corticosteroids for an inflammatory reaction he is having. He knows that you are taking a nutrition class and has asked you for advice on any drug-nutrient interactions that you may have learned in your class. Which of the following foods would you suggest he increase during the time he is taking this medication? A)Low-fat milk B)Spinach C)Pork D)Salmon
A)Low-fat milk
47) Which is true about herbs? A)There is little regulation regarding herbal supplements in the U.S. B)There have beenno cases of adverse effects ofusing herbal supplements. C)Herbalsupplements are more effective than medicines. D)Herbal supplements are as rigorously tested as prescription medications in the U.S. E)All of these responses are true.
A)There is little regulation regarding herbal supplements in the U.S.
16) Calorie needs decline after age 30 years or so because ________. A)basal metabolism declines B)the body becomes more efficient in using energy C)thrifty metabolism begins D)All of these responses are correct.
A)basal metabolism declines
7) Compression of morbidity can be defined as ________. A)having the greatest number of healthy years and the fewest number of years with illness B)representing a low death rate from chronic diseases C)having a longer life D)postponing illness until such time as there is an adequate treatment or cure
A)having the greatest number of healthy years and the fewest number of years with illness
34) Long-term use of aspirin or aspirin-like medications can deplete _________ reserves. A)iron B)calcium C)vitamin K D)thiamin
A)iron
23) Inadequate intake of ____ in adults may contribute to loss of bone strength and mental confusion. A)magnesium B)zinc C)folate D)vitamin B-12
A)magnesium
30) To protect the cardiovascular system, adults should ________. A)not smoke B)eat low-carbohydrate diets C)avoid vigorous exercise D)All of these choices are correct.
A)not smoke
1) During adulthood, nutrients are used primarily ________. A)to maintain the body B)to support physical growth C)for anabolic conditioning D)for storage purposes
A)to maintain the body
36) Which is true of the Congregate Meal program? A)It is administered by the USDA. B)It is part of the Older Americans Act. C)Anyone age 52 or older can participate. D)All of these responses are accurate.
B)It is part of the Older Americans Act.
55) A friend has been drinking more than the usual amount of alcohol. You are concerned about the effects alcohol has. Which of the following herbal remedies do you feel comfortable suggesting for your friend to supplement with, based on your knowledge of the harmful effects of alcohol? A)Saw palmetta B)Milk thistle C)Melatonin D)Black cohosh
B)Milk thistle
20) Why is vitamin D a nutrient of particular concern in older adults? A)Permeability of the intestine to dietary vitamin D increases as the intestine ages, which increases risk for toxicity. B)Vitamin D synthesis in the skin slows with age. C)The kidneys accelerate the conversion of vitamin D to its active form, which increases the risk for toxicity. D)None of these responses are accurate.
B)Vitamin D synthesis in the skin slows with age.
26) A major problem afflicting the elderly gastrointestinal tract is ________. A)increased lactase synthesis B)constipation C)increased HCl production D)increased synthesis of intrinsic factor
B)constipation
24) Elevated blood concentrations of ____ are associated with increased risk for stroke and neurological decline in some elderly adults. A)zinc B)homocysteine C)vitamin E D)vitamin D
B)homocysteine
31) To prevent constipation, older adults should ________. A)limit highly sweetened foods B)increase dietary fiber and fluids C)regularly take laxatives D)All of these choices are accurate.
B)increase dietary fiber and fluids
46) A rational approach for someone wanting to try complementary and alternative medicine is to ________. A)take advice from a trusted friend B)keep a record of symptoms and practices followed C)try at least 2 complementary and alternative medical practices at once D)All of these approaches are rational.
B)keep a record of symptoms and practices followed
18) A diet rich in dietary fiber may help adults to ________. A)reduce risk of osteoporosis B)reduce risk of heart disease C)raise blood cholesterol levels D)reduce the risk of dementia
B)reduce risk of heart disease
22) Insufficient intakes of ___ by adults may contribute to loss of taste sensations and delayed wound healing. A)magnesium B)zinc C)folate D)vitamin B-12
B)zinc
41) Which domain of complementary and alternative medicine involves using foods and special diets? A) Energy medicine B) Alternative medical systems C) Biological based practices D) Mind-body interventions
C) Biological based practices
51) Which of the following foods would be recommended for an elderly person who has periodontal disease? A)Carrots B)Chicken breast C)Canned apricots D)Brown rice
C)Canned apricots
53) You have an older relative who is complaining of fatigue. You learn that she is taking aspirin on a daily basis to prevent a heart attack. What condition do you suspect your relative may have? A)Osteoporosis B)Alzheimer disease C)Iron deficiency anemia D)Gout
C)Iron deficiency anemia
58) __________ is the loss of muscle mass due to aging. A)Anabolism B)Catabolism C)Sarcopenia D)None of these are correct
C)Sarcopenia
50) An older relative has recently been placed on anticoagulant medications. Her doctor did not make any dietary recommendations. Which of the following foods would you suggest that your relative avoid until further discussing her medication with her doctor? A)Oranges B)Whole grain bread C)Spinach D)Milk
C)Spinach
57) Insufficient Vitamin D intake and levels in the blood can lead to A)increased risk of osteoporosis B)increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia C)both of these are correct. D)None of these are correct.
C)both of these are correct.
12) The diets of adults tend to be higher than recommended for _____. A)vitamin D B)calcium C)fat D)zincE)fiber
C)fat
27) A change in muscle that typically occurs in adulthood is ________. A)increased elasticity B)bloating of muscle cells C)loss of muscle strength D)hypertrophyof muscle cells
C)loss of muscle strength
11) In adulthood, a nutritious diet can help to ________. A)delay onset of disease B)recover more quickly from disease C)increase mental, physical, and social well-being D)A nutritious diet can do all of these things.
D)A nutritious diet can do all of these things.
49) Which strength training recommendation(s), as suggested by the National Institutes on Aging, is/are appropriate for older adults? A)Exercise at least2 days per week. B)Stretch aftercompleting all exercises. C)Perform exercisesthat involve major muscle groups. D)All of the choices are appropriate strength training recommendations.
D)All of the choices are appropriate strength training recommendations.
35) Many elderly people avoid social contact because they ________. A)are experiencing hearing loss B)have trouble seeing, so they avoid going out C)have problems with urinary incontinence D)All of these choices are accurate.
D)All of these choices are accurate.
8) Which determines the rate of aging? A)Genetics B)Lifestyle C)Environment D)All of these choices are accurate.
D)All of these choices are accurate.
17) Which of the following groups may not receive sufficient protein? A)Adults with limited budgets B)Adults with chewing problems C)Adults who are lactose intolerant D)All of these choices are correct.
D)All of these choices are correct.
44) In complementary and alternative medicine, a manipulative practice is ________. A)massage B)Reiki therapy C)chiropractic manipulation D)All of these examples are correct. E)None of these examples are correct.
D)All of these examples are correct.
29) To preserve bone mass, adults should ________. A)not smoke B)consume adequate vitamin D C)consume adequate calcium D)All of these recommendations are correct.
D)All of these recommendations are correct.
10) According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a goal for adults is to ________. A)limit intake of added sugars and emphasize vegetables in the diet B)keep body weight in a healthy range C)follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan D)All of these responses are correct.
D)All of these responses are correct.
21) A common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adulthood is ________. A)bleeding ulcers B)use of aspirin C)bleeding hemorrhoids D)All of these responses are correct.
D)All of these responses are correct.
15) The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for adults take into consideration all of the following aging-related changes, EXCEPT ____. A)body composition B)metabolism C)organ function D)DRIs take into account all of these things.
D)DRIs take into account all of these things.
25) Intakes of ______ have been associated with reduced risk for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. A)vitamin E B)folate C)niacin D)both lutein and zeaxanthin
D)both lutein and zeaxanthin
14) The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is ________. A)women B)pregnant women C)individuals with a low-income D)older adults living in long-term care facilities
D)older adults living in long-term care facilities
4) Which is NOT a current hypothesis about the cause of aging? A)Blood concentrations of hormones change. B)Cells can divide about 50 times, and then they die. C)The immune system becomes less able to recognize and destroy foreign substances. D)Connective tissue stiffens and reduces flexibility. E)All of these are current hypotheses about the cause of aging
E)All of these are current hypotheses about the cause of aging
33) During the adult years, ____ can adversely affect the immune system. A)undernutrition B)overnutrition C)excessive iron intake D)obesity E)All of these choices are correct.
E)All of these choices are correct.
19) Low fluid intake in older adults may be caused by ________. A)less intense feelings of thirst B)chronic disease C)certain medications D)reduced ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine E)All of these responses are correct.
E)All of these responses are correct
13) The diets of adults tend to be lower than recommended for _____. A)vitamin D B)zinc C)magnesium D)folate E)All of these responses are correct.
E)All of these responses are correct.
28) Physical activity is associated with ________. A)improved sleep B)reduced risk for falling C)positive mental outlook D)better mobility E)All of these responses are correct.
E)All of these responses are correct.
38) Which is true about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? A)It provides nutrition education. B)It provides ameans to purchase food-producing plants. C)It provides a means to buy hot meals in group homes. D)It supplements food budgets of low-income households. E)All of these responses are correct.
E)All of these responses are correct.
45) An alternative medical practice system is ________. A)Ayurveda B)naturopathy C)homeopathy D)acupuncture E)All of these responses are correct.
E)All of these responses are correct.
5) Age-related degenerative changes can be minimized, prevented, or reversed by ________. A)exercising regularly B)getting enough sleep C)avoiding excessive exposure to sunlight D)eating nutritiously E)All of these responses are correct.
E)All of these responses are correct.
9) Which aspect(s) of the environment influence(s) the rate of aging? A)Income and education B)Quality of housing and autonomy C)Access to health care and nutritious food D)Psychosocial support and protection from climactic extremes E)All of these responses are correct.
E)All of these responses are correct.
40) To relieve the symptoms of arthritis, older adults with the condition are all advised to: A)follow a special restrictive diet B)restrict certain inflammatory foods C)take megadoses of certain nutrient supplements D)All of these responses are accurate. E)None of these responses are accurate.
E)None of these responses are accurate.
2) After age ____ or so, the rate of cell breakdown begins to exceed the rate of cell renewal. A)25 B)30 C)35 D)55
A)25
37) Which U.S. government program distributes surplus agricultural products? A)Commodity Supplemental Food Program B)Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) C)Child and Adult Care Food Program D)Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
A)Commodity Supplemental Food Program
3) Starting around age ___, organ size and efficiency begin to decrease. A)30 B)40 C)50 D)70
B)40
54) A friend has recently been diagnosed with hypertension and has been prescribed Lasix to help treat her condition. This doctor did not recommend any dietary changes. Which of the following foods would you suggest that your friend increase until she can discuss her medications with her doctor? A)Any processed foods B)Beans C)Diet soft-drinks D)Oranges
B)Beans
56) You have been experiencing low back pain for about a week. You do not think that it is necessary to see your medical doctor for this condition, as you have had no injuries to the area. Which of the following CAM practitioners do you feel would be most beneficial to see for relief? A)Aromatherapist B)Chiropractor C)Hypnotist D)Ayurvedic practitioner
B)Chiropractor
42) Which is an example of a mind-body intervention? A)Hypnosis B)Biofeedback C)Yoga D)All of these are examples of mind-body interventions.
D)All of these are examples of mind-body interventions.
32) An age-related change in the nervous system that can adversely affect nutritional status is ________. A)decreased taste perception B)hearing loss C)vision loss D)All of these changes can impact nutritional status.
D)All of these changes can impact nutritional status.
48) What food and nutrition service program(s) does the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Administration on Aging provide for older adults? A)Commodity Supplemental Food program B)Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program C)Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition program D)Child and Adult Care Food program E)All of the above.
E)All of the above.
39) Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include ________. A)personality changes B)language problems C)reduced job performance D)faulty judgment E)All of these are signs of Alzheimer's disease.
E)All of these are signs of Alzheimer's disease.
