Question 1

Which of the following is the best recipe for healthy nutrition:

Accepted Answer

Frequent nutritional controversies and latest fad diets can be confusing. However, the best recipe for healthy nutrition is moderation and balance, including ample fiber in the diet and avoiding excessive fat, sugar, sodium, and calories.

Question 2

What happens to your body when you have too much sodium?

Accepted Answer

When a person has too much sodium, their body retains excess water, increases blood pressure level, and makes the heart work harder. Dietary guidelines endorsed by both the American government and leading nutritionists are 2,300 mg a day, or 1 teaspoon daily. Processed and restaurant foods rely heavily on salt as a cheap way to enhance flavor and texture and preserve food. Many foods contain high levels of sodium, such as potato chips, processed meats, frozen dinners, processed lunchmeat, ketchup, most sauces, and canned foods.

Question 3

Explain the relationship between activity and long-term weight management in older adults. _____________________________________________________
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Accepted Answer

As we age, our metabolism-the chemical processes that build and destroy tissue-gradually slows. When it comes to eating, our fat oxidation, or fat-burning rate, slows by about 30% with age. The metabolism that breaks down food components releases them in the form of energy and heat more slowly. Thus, the number of calories that were required to maintain our weight when we were young no longer maintains our weight, but increases it. Also, chronic conditions-most notably arthritis-that accompany the aging process can place limitations on our ability to stay active. Activity is a crucial factor in long-term weight management.

Question 4

Explain the importance of proper hydration for older adults.
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Accepted Answer

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Question 5

What is trans fat?

Accepted Answer

Trans fat (also referred to as partially hydrogenated fat or trans fatty acid) naturally occurs in small amounts in some meat and dairy products. But most of it is formed through an industrial process that adds hydrogen to vegetable oil. This hydrogenation process causes the oil to become artificially solid at room temperature and extends the shelf life of many food products considerably, such as crackers, cookies, pastries, deep-fried products, candy, cakes, and frozen dinners.

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a benefit of whole grains?

Accepted Answer

The risk for a variety of disease and mortality declines when whole grains are a regular part of a diet. The term "whole grain" means that the kernels are unrefined, still containing the germ and the protective bran coating. The germ provides fiber, B vitamins, and vitamin E; the bran contains fiber. The most familiar whole grains are wheat, barley, oats, rye, rice, and corn, and the uncooked grains can be added to boiling water or simmering soup.

Question 7

What is the most popular vegetable?

Accepted Answer

The most popular vegetable is the fried potato, that is, French fries. Americans of all ages tend to eat less than half of the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects against cardiovascular disease, cancers, and other morbidities.

Question 8

Why is a diet high in fiber important for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A diet that is high in fiber is especially important in later years when constipation is likely to be a problem. Fiber is a natural laxative that promotes regularity, adds bulk to stool, absorbs water, and reduces the amount of time that stool is in the bowels.

Question 9

According to the National Cancer Institute's recommendation, how many grams of fiber should a person eat each day?

Accepted Answer

Among persons age 65 and older, a diet high in fiber will lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. The National Cancer Institute recommends people should eat at least 20 grams of fiber a day.

Question 10

How does natural sugar in fruit, vegetables, and dairy products differ from added sugar?

Accepted Answer

Natural sugar in fruit, vegetables, and dairy products differs from added sugar in that it is accompanied by vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Some sugars are naturally present in nutritious foods, such as fruit and milk. Added sugar provides calories that have no nutritional value (i.e., empty calories) while increasing the likelihood of dental caries, excess weight, and diseases.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about fruit and vegetable consumption is true?

Accepted Answer

Fruit and vegetable consumption appears to increase with age, especially among older women, along with vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium intake. Older adults living alone consume fewer fruits and vegetables and have a much greater propensity for selecting easy-to-prepare foods, which are high in fat and low in complex carbohydrates, than do those who have companions.

Question 12

Describe risk factors for malnourishment in older adults:
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Question 13

Which of the following statements about malnutrition in older adults is true?

Accepted Answer

Advanced age alone is a risk factor for malnutrition. Roughly 15% of community-dwelling older adults are malnourished, though this percentage rises to 40% to 50% when applied to an older adult who becomes hospitalized. These malnourished older patients take 40% longer to recover from illness, have two to three times as many complications, and endure hospital stays that are 90% longer.

Question 14

How is age-related decline in the sense of smell a potential risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other diseases?

Accepted Answer

An age-related decline in the sense of smell-rather than taste-directly affects a person's ability to taste or enjoy food. About 30% of persons between the ages of 70 and 80, and 65% of persons over age 80, experience problems with their sense of smell. Because individuals try to compensate for the loss of smell and taste, they may add too much sugar or salt to make food taste better, which can affect one's risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other diseases. Herbs and spices can enhance food aromas for older adults. Adding flavors and sweeteners can also enhance the taste.

Question 15

What is a shortcoming of using body mass index (BMI) as a tool for screening for overweight and obesity in older adults?

Accepted Answer

The BMI is a useful, and sufficiently accurate, tool for screening the general population; but, similar to height/weight charts, it fails to differentiate fat from lean body mass in individuals. A shortcoming of this tool is that excess body fat in older adults may be underestimated by a BMI score because it is counteracted by a loss of muscle mass with age. The net result can be a BMI under 25 for an older person, but with excess body fat.

Quiz 5: Nutrition, Weight Management, and Aging

Which of the following is the best recipe for healthy nutrition:

What happens to your body when you have too much sodium?

Explain the relationship between activity and long-term weight management in older adults. ___________________________ _ ___________________________

Explain the importance of proper hydration for older adults. ___________________________ _ ___________________________

What is trans fat?

Which of the following is considered a benefit of whole grains?

What is the most popular vegetable?

Why is a diet high in fiber important for older adults?

According to the National Cancer Institute's recommendation, how many grams of fiber should a person eat each day?

How does natural sugar in fruit, vegetables, and dairy products differ from added sugar?

Which of the following statements about fruit and vegetable consumption is true?

Describe risk factors for malnourishment in older adults: ___________________________ _ ___________________________

Which of the following statements about malnutrition in older adults is true?

How is age-related decline in the sense of smell a potential risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other diseases?

What is a shortcoming of using body mass index (BMI) as a tool for screening for overweight and obesity in older adults?

Quiz 5: Nutrition, Weight Management, and Aging

Which of the following is the best recipe for healthy nutrition:

What happens to your body when you have too much sodium?

Explain the relationship between activity and long-term weight management in older adults. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Explain the importance of proper hydration for older adults. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

What is trans fat?

Which of the following is considered a benefit of whole grains?

What is the most popular vegetable?

Why is a diet high in fiber important for older adults?

According to the National Cancer Institute's recommendation, how many grams of fiber should a person eat each day?

How does natural sugar in fruit, vegetables, and dairy products differ from added sugar?

Which of the following statements about fruit and vegetable consumption is true?

Describe risk factors for malnourishment in older adults: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Which of the following statements about malnutrition in older adults is true?

How is age-related decline in the sense of smell a potential risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other diseases?

What is a shortcoming of using body mass index (BMI) as a tool for screening for overweight and obesity in older adults?

Explain the relationship between activity and long-term weight management in older adults. ___________________________ _ ___________________________

Explain the importance of proper hydration for older adults. ___________________________ _ ___________________________

Describe risk factors for malnourishment in older adults: ___________________________ _ ___________________________