Question 1

A person who is edentulous has

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A)  no teeth.
B)  low immunity.
C)  difficulty swallowing.
D)  diminished muscle mass.
E)  limited lower body mobility.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in the elderly?

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A)  The DRI is 800-1000 mg.
B)  Calcium intakes are well below recommendations.
C)  Calcium supplements are not effective sources of calcium due to poor digestibility.
D)  Calcium from food is not well absorbed due to the intake of calcium-binding laxatives.
E)  An elderly individual who lacks sufficient calcium stores can rarely be helped by supplementation.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Explain the relationship between diet and arthritis treatment.

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The most common type of arthritis that d...

Question 4

Describe the effects of energy restriction on longevity of animals and people.

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Decades of research has revealed that an...

Question 5

List six major lifestyle behaviors thought to promote long-term health.

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Following a healthy plant-based eating p...

Question 6

MATCHING
-A condition characterized, in part, by an inflamed stomach and abundant bacteria

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A)  5
B)  13
C)  33
D)  50
E)  EnergyF) CataractsG) Vitamin DH) DysphagiaI) Beta-amyloidJ) SarcopeniaK) PurinesL) Vitamin B₁₂M) TetracyclineN) AcetylcholineO) OsteoarthritisP) Grapefruit juiceQ) Atrophic gastritisR) Hydrochloric acidS) Omega-3 fatty acidsT) Rheumatoid arthritisU) D) and H)
V) C) and M)

Question 7

What are the risk factors for malnutrition in older results?

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Disease: Illnesses or conditions that al...

Question 8

What nutrient is known to interfere significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

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A)  EPA
B)  Zinc
C)  Calcium
D)  Vitamin B₁₂
E)  SodiumF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

People who persistently restrict energy intake by 30% for 30 years can expect to increase longevity by up to how many years?

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A)  3
B)  6
C)  9
D)  12
E)  15F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

MATCHING
-Thickening of the eye lenses that occurs with aging

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A)  5
B)  13
C)  33
D)  50
E)  EnergyF) CataractsG) Vitamin DH) DysphagiaI) Beta-amyloidJ) SarcopeniaK) PurinesL) Vitamin B₁₂M) TetracyclineN) AcetylcholineO) OsteoarthritisP) Grapefruit juiceQ) Atrophic gastritisR) Hydrochloric acidS) Omega-3 fatty acidsT) Rheumatoid arthritisU) C) and M)
V) E) and N)

Question 11

Why are the elderly especially vulnerable to adverse drug-nutrient interactions?

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As people age, their likelihood of takin...

Question 12

Discuss the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of cataracts and macular degeneration.

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Oxidative stress appears to play a signi...

Question 13

Difficulty swallowing is called ____________________.

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The answer of Difficulty swallowing is called ____________________....

Question 14

What is the primary action of the medication megestrol acetate?

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A)  It relieves depression.
B)  It promotes weight loss.
C)  It promotes weight gain.
D)  It lowers blood pressure.
E)  It is used to treat moderate dementia.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Any threat to a person's well-being or a demand placed on the body to adapt is referred to as ____________________.

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The answer of Any threat to a person's well-being or...

Question 16

What is the life expectancy of black males and females in the United States?

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A)  72 (males) , 78 years (females) 
B)  78 (males) , 85 years (females) 
C)  81 (males) , 86 years (females) 
D)  85 (males) , 89 years (females) 
E)  90 (males) , 93 years (females) F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

____________________ is a person's perceived physical and mental well-being.

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The answer of ____________________ is a person's perceived physical and...

Question 18

Once a woman reaches the age of 75 years, about how many more years of survival would be expected?

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A)  9
B)  11
C)  13
D)  15
E)  17F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Approximately what percentage decline in total energy expenditure is seen in a 70 year old versus a 30 year old?

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A)  2
B)  10
C)  20
D)  30
E)  40F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrition and cataract formation?

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A)  Obese and lean people have the same risk for cataracts.
B)  Adequate intakes of biotin and inositol seem to delay the onset of cataract formation.
C)  Nutrition seems to play little, if any, role in the onset of cataracts.
D)  Vitamin C supplements in doses of 1,000 mg for several years appear to raise the risk for cataracts.
E)  Antioxidant supplements appear to slow the progression of cataracts.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Exam 17: Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Describe the effects of energy restriction on longevity of animals and people.

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Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in the elderly?

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Approximately what percentage decline in total energy expenditure is seen in a 70 year old versus a 30 year old?

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Once a woman reaches the age of 75 years, about how many more years of survival would be expected?

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Discuss the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of cataracts and macular degeneration.

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MATCHING -Thickening of the eye lenses that occurs with aging

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What is the life expectancy of black males and females in the United States?

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List six major lifestyle behaviors thought to promote long-term health.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrition and cataract formation?

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MATCHING -A condition characterized, in part, by an inflamed stomach and abundant bacteria

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Explain the relationship between diet and arthritis treatment.

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Any threat to a person's well-being or a demand placed on the body to adapt is referred to as ____________________.

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People who persistently restrict energy intake by 30% for 30 years can expect to increase longevity by up to how many years?

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What are the risk factors for malnutrition in older results?

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Difficulty swallowing is called ____________________.

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What nutrient is known to interfere significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

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Why are the elderly especially vulnerable to adverse drug-nutrient interactions?

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