Question 1

Good sources of water include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Tap and bottled water are good sources of water because they are clean and safe to drink.

Question 2

Which of the following begins with cognitive loss that becomes worse gradually with the extension of cerebral lesions?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a gradual decline in cognitive function due to the progressive spread of cerebral lesions.

Question 3

Which of the following describes a synthetic version of a compound in the electron transport chain that is marketed to older adults as a way to slow aging by improving the immune system? It has been reported that it does not boost immune function and may be dangerous for people with poor circulation.

Accepted Answer

Coenzyme Q (CoQ10) is a synthetic version of a compound in the electron transport chain. It is marketed to older adults for its potential to slow aging and improve the immune system, although its effectiveness and safety are debated.

Question 4

The mean Healthy Eating Index score for 65 years of age or older was ________ out of 100, implying that their diets need improvement.

Accepted Answer

The mean Healthy Eating Index score for individuals aged 65 years or older was 67.6 out of 100, indicating that while their diets are somewhat healthy, there is still room for improvement.

Question 5

The Elderly Nutrition Program provides all of the following services through some of the network's estimated 4,000 nutrition service providers except:

Accepted Answer

The Elderly Nutrition Program focuses on providing nutrition-related services such as screening, assessment, and education, but does not typically include community physical activity campaigns.

Question 6

Participants of the Elderly Nutrition Program services had ____________ diversity in their diets and higher intakes of essential nutrients, and they were _______ likely to report food insecurity than nonparticipants.

Accepted Answer

Participants of the Elderly Nutrition Program services had greater diversity in their diets and higher intakes of essential nutrients, and they were less likely to report food insecurity than nonparticipants.

Question 7

Approximately 28 percent of individuals older than 65 years who live independently are unable to perform one or more _______________ and 12.9 percent reported difficulties with instrumental activities of daily living without the assistance of another person or the use of physical devices.

Accepted Answer

Activities for daily living (ADLs) refer to basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating, which some older adults may struggle to perform independently.

Question 8

Which of the following services provides assistance with meal preparation, transportation, bathing, and shopping?

Accepted Answer

Homemaker services typically include assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, transportation, bathing, and shopping for individuals who need support to live independently at home.

Question 9

Jordan is a newly hired dietitian who needs to refer his client to the Title III Congregate Meal Program, but he couldn't remember the eligibility criteria for his client to participate. All of the following meet the eligibility criteria except:

Accepted Answer

The Title III Congregate Meal Program primarily serves individuals over the age of 60, their spouses, and disabled persons residing in facilities for the elderly or accompanying older persons. Participation in a work program is not an eligibility criterion.

Question 10

Louise has been assessed for her ability to care for herself using the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). She should be able to perform activities such as:

Accepted Answer

The Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) include tasks such as preparing meals, performing house-cleaning chores, and handling money, among others.

Question 11

Emily was a member of one of the organizations that collaborated and developed the Nutrition Screening Initiative (NSI) checklist. Which one of the following is not one of those three organizations?

Accepted Answer

The Council on Applied Chiropractic Sciences was not involved in the development of the Nutrition Screening Initiative (NSI) checklist. The organizations involved were the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Dietetic Association, and the National Council on Aging.

Question 12

Charles is at Stage 2 of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following is a food-related symptom that occurs during this stage?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Charles is at Stage 2 of Alzheimer's...

Question 13

Martha is 72 years old and her thirst is greatly reduced. This is most likely due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Martha is 72 years old and her...

Question 14

Studies show that when older people are asked about how they feel about their health, ________ say their health is fair or poor, while ________ consider their health to be good, very good, or excellent.

Accepted Answer

Studies show that when older people are asked about how they feel about their health, 10% say their health is fair or poor, while 90% consider their health to be good, very good, or excellent.

Question 15

In practice, the Elderly Nutrition Program's 3.1 million elderly participants are receiving an estimated ________ of most required nutrients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In practice, the Elderly Nutrition Program's 3.1...

Question 16

Various assistance programs are available for older people. These include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The WIC program (Women, Infants, and Children) is designed to assist low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five, not older people.

Question 17

Dehydration is a major problem in older adults. Some of the symptoms of dehydration among older adults are:

Accepted Answer

All the listed symptoms can be associated with dehydration in older adults, making option E the correct choice.

Question 18

An older person deciding to participate in the Title III Program or the Congregate Meal Program needs to meet the eligibility criteria before she/he can participate. Which of the following meets the eligibility criteria?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed meet the eligibility criteria for participation in the Title III Program or the Congregate Meal Program.

Question 19

Sally is an older adult who has gradually been less involved in the events around her. She has changes in mental status, has lost weight recently, and has found a decrease in pleasure during activities she normally enjoys. What is the first clear observation a nutritionist could make in an elderly person who has failure to thrive?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss is a clear and measurable observation that a nutritionist can make, indicating failure to thrive in an elderly person.

Question 20

What does a score of 6 mean using the checklist "Determine Your Nutritional Health?"

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 11: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease in Older Persons