Deck 18: Nutrition for Older Adults

Question 1

Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

A)D
B)Thiamin
C)Niacin
D)Pantothenic acid

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Sylvia is 82 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

A)cells require more energy
B)stomach secretes more intrinsic factor
C)body synthesizes more vitamin D
D)kidney cells filter less blood

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

A)Sodium
B)Potassium
C)Vanadium
D)Sulfur

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Elizabeth is 90 years of age.Compared to when she was 30 years of age,her _____ now.

A)stomach secretes more intrinsic factor
B)cells require more energy
C)skin is more elastic
D)arteries are less flexible

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

A)In the United States,life expectancy is about 100 years.
B)The life span of a human being is 122 years.
C)There is little scientific evidence to support the notion that a person's genetic makeup contributes to his or her longevity.
D)The longest living (documented)person was a Russian man who lived for 114 years.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

A)People who experience more "wear and tear" of their bodies tend to live longer than people who do not experience as much wear and tear.
B)Longevity results when a person does not wear out his or her digestive system by eating too much food.
C)People whose cells are able to repair their damaged DNA may live longer than people whose cells do not have this ability.
D)Longevity is a natural change that results when the human body reaches 85 years of age.

Question 7

According to "wear and tear" theories of aging,_____.

A)longevity results when a person does not wear out his or her digestive system by eating too much food
B)the bodies of people who exercise regularly do not wear out as quickly as the bodies of less physically active people
C)longevity results when the body continues to repair the damage that occurs from a lifetime of exposures and experiences
D)the muscles of people who exercise vigorously on a regular basis experience tiny tears that stimulate the immune system,which helps maintain overall good health

Question 8

_____ is a physiological change associated with aging.

A)Fewer episodes of heartburn
B)Increased blood filtration rate
C)Hardening of the arteries
D)Increased brain weight

Question 9

Belva is 83 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

A)ethnic background
B)social isolation
C)daily exercise regimen
D)full set of natural teeth

Question 10

Reduced _____ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

A)bruising
B)vulnerability to cancer
C)heartburn
D)thirst sensation

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

A)The life span of a human being is 100 years.
B)The longest living (documented)person was a man from Bulgaria who lived for 110 years.
C)In the United States,life expectancy is about 79 years.
D)There is little scientific evidence to support the notion that a person's genetic makeup contributes to his or her longevity.

Question 12

According to scientific research involving animals,_____ may extend one's life.

A)restricting energy intake
B)taking DHEA supplements
C)consuming megadoses of vitamins
D)following a high-fiber,high-protein diet

Question 13

Increased _____ is a physiological change associated with normal aging.

A)cardiac output
B)blood filtration rate
C)heartburn
D)activity of bone-forming cells

Question 14

Food insecurity is a major contributing factor in worsening existing chronic conditions in older people.

Question 15

Dorothy is 86 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

A)daily exercise regimen
B)arthritis
C)frequent socializing with friends and family
D)ethnic background

Question 16

According to scientific research involving animals,consuming a nutritious diet that is low in calories may _____.

A)increase life expectancy
B)increase the risk of certain cancers
C)speed up the aging rate
D)stimulate the production of anti-aging hormones

Question 17

Margaret is 87 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

A)bones are more dense
B)body requires less vitamin B-12
C)stomach secretes less intrinsic factor
D)cells require more energy

Question 18

Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

A)Sodium
B)Molybdenum
C)Vanadium
D)Calcium

Question 19

Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

A)A
B)Biotin
C)K
D)Pantothenic acid

Question 20

Reduced _____ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

A)heartburn
B)vulnerability to infections
C)saliva production
D)bruising

Question 21

The Elderly Nutrition Program ______.(Check all that apply. )
____reduces hunger food and food insecurity
____promotes socialization
____promotes good health and well-being of older individuals
____is a federal government program

Question 22

Age-related dementia include(s)______.(Check all that apply. )
____Alzheimer's Disease
____vascular dementia
_____pellagra
____Parkinson's disease

Question 23

Most older adults can tolerate taking several prescribed and over-the-counter medications without experiencing negative health effects.

Question 24

The declining organ functioning and the increase vulnerability to diseases is known as _____.

A)senescence
B)life span
C)geriatrics
D)longevity

Question 25

The brain of an aging person does not replace neurons that have ceased to function.Therefore,an older adult has more difficulty recalling information than he or she did as a young adult.

Question 26

Jenna is a 73-year-old woman who complains to her doctor that her food does not have any taste.The physician told Jenna to add more spices in each dish she prepares.Based on your knowledge about the process of aging _____.

A)Jenna is suffering from several vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
B)Jenna is showing symptoms of early pancreatic failure.
C)Jenna should chew her food slowly and drink plain water with meals.
D)Jenna is experiencing a normal decline in her sense of taste.

Question 27

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in muscles.

Question 28

Zinc deficiency is one of the most common causes of taste disorders among older adults.

Question 29

Bernice is 91 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

A)low annual income
B)participation in the "Meals on Wheels" program
C)daily exercise regimen
D)frequent socializing with friends and family

Question 30

The common practice of taking several prescribed medication daily to treat a variety of health conditions is called _____.

A)polypharmacy
B)wellness approach
C)self-medication
D)holistic healing

Question 31

Dementia is a condition that rarely affects people who are younger than 75 years of age.

Question 32

________ is a condition in which urine leaks out of the bladder.

A)Urinary incontinence
B)Dehydration
C)Sarcopenia
D)Pellagra

Question 33

_________ is the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength combined with an increase in body fat.

A)Sarcopenia
B)Sarcopenic obesity
C)Retinopathy
D)Macular degeneration

Question 34

_________ is the average length of time a person born in a specific year can expect to live.

A)Healthy life span expectancy
B)Longevity
C)Life expectancy
D)Life span