Question 1

_______________ is an example of a nutrition program for seniors that delivers meals to their homes.

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Question 2

Anya is undergoing treatment for cancer and suffers from nausea and mouth sores, which are hindering her food intake. Which of the following meals would you recommend?

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A)   Toast with jam, a soft-boiled egg, and milk
B)   Pancakes, a hard boiled egg, and apple juice
C)   Bacon, fried eggs, and orange juice
D)   Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, and a soft drinkE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is true about diet and Alzheimer's disease?

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A)   High intakes of aluminum can cause it.
B)   High intakes of choline and lecithin are associated with improvement in the condition.
C)   It is wise for others to oversee food planning and mealtimes to ensure nutritional adequacy.
D)   Diet can prevent this condition.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

All of the following are practical suggestions for diet planning for 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) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

All of the following are aging theories except

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A)   errors in copying DNA for making protein.
B)   levels of the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone become too high as one ages.
C)   loss of immune system function.
D)   stiffening of connective tissue.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Sara is an administrator at a bank. Sara eats plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean meats. She is of Northern European descent and is quite small in stature. What could she do to live a more 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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doctor finds her mental function is declining. Which of the following will not significantly impact this issue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Striving for life long learning
B)   Exercising regularly
C)   Eating a healthy diet
D)   Taking nutrition supplementsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

What is the major reason that life expectancy has increased during the last 80 years?

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A)   Better diet
B)   Control of infectious disease
C)   Increase in exercise
D)   Improved medical technologyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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

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The answer of Isolation and loneliness frequently contribute to apathetic...

Question 10

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

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Question 11

_______________ is the average length of life for a given group of people born in a specific year.

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The answer of _______________ is the average length of life...

Question 12

Which of the following is true about U.S. dietary consumption since the mid 1950s?

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A)   We are eating less cheese.
B)   We are consuming less saturated fat.
C)   We are eating more eggs.
D)   We are eating less chicken and fish.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Joe's diet consists of the major contributors of kcalories to the adult diet in the United States. Which of the following does he tend to eat a lot of?

Accepted Answer

A)   White bread, rolls, and crackers
B)   Fruits
C)   Whole grains
D)   Kidney beansE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following is the best definition of life expectancy?

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A)   The time an average person can expect to live
B)   The maximum number of years humans live
C)   The rate of death from a variety of diseases
D)   The rate of disability from a variety of diseasesE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Elderly people should limit alcohol consumption due to all of the following except

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A)   they become intoxicated more easily.
B)   they have lower amounts of body water in which to dilute alcohol.
C)   decreased ability to metabolize alcohol.
D)   increased risk of depression.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   eat 30 grams of fiber per day.
B)   drink more fluid.
C)   use mineral oil routinely and liberally.
D)   eat more whole grains.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is the best definition of life span?

Accepted Answer

A)   The time an average person can expect to live
B)   The potential oldest age a person can reach
C)   The rate of death from a variety of diseases
D)   The rate of disability from a variety of diseasesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

_______________ refers to the maximum number of years humans live.

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

Question 20

All of the following forms of cancer are related to excessive kcalorie intake except

Accepted Answer

A)   lung cancer.
B)   breast cancer.
C)   colon cancer.
D)   pancreatic cancer.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 16: Nutrition During Adulthood

Which of the following is true about U.S. dietary consumption since the mid 1950s?

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All of the following forms of cancer are related to excessive kcalorie intake except

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_______________ refers to the maximum number of years humans live.

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Joe's diet consists of the major contributors of kcalories to the adult diet in the United States. Which of the following does he tend to eat a lot of?

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Anya is undergoing treatment for cancer and suffers from nausea and mouth sores, which are hindering her food intake. Which of the following meals would you recommend?

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Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following except

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

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_______________ is an example of a nutrition program for seniors that delivers meals to their homes.

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Which of the following is the best definition of life expectancy?

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

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

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Which of the following is true about diet and Alzheimer's disease?

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What is the major reason that life expectancy has increased during the last 80 years?

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The DETERMINE acronym refers to all of the following except

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

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All of the following are aging theories except

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Barbara is 65 years of age and her doctor finds her mental function is declining. Which of the following will not significantly impact this issue?

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Which of the following is the best definition of life span?

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_______________ is the average length of life for a given group of people born in a specific year.

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Elderly people should limit alcohol consumption due to all of the following except

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