Question 1

A general guideline of total fluid intake for older adults is 3.7 gallons per day for men and 2.7 liters per day for women.

Accepted Answer

The general guideline for total fluid intake for older adults is 3.7 liters per day for men and 2.7 liters per day for women, not gallons.

Question 2

An individual with Alzheimer's disease typically suffers from low blood levels of vitamin B₁₂.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₁₂ is not typically low in Alzheimer's disease.

Question 3

Nutrition assessment is the interpretation of information from dietary, laboratory, anthropometric, and clinical evaluations.

Accepted Answer

Nutrition assessment involves analyzing data from various sources such as dietary intake, lab tests, body measurements, and clinical evaluations to determine an individual's nutritional status.

Question 4

Cathy is on 10 different medications because of her medical problems. She was required to avoid certain foods such as grapefruit while taking one specific drug. Persons at highest risk for drug nutrient interactions are those who have poor or marginal nutrition status.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with poor or marginal nutrition status may have altered metabolism and absorption, increasing the risk of drug-nutrient interactions.

Question 5

The lowest rates of poverty occur among the oldest of the old, minorities, women, persons living alone, and those with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

These groups typically experience higher rates of poverty due to factors like limited income sources, discrimination, and increased healthcare costs.

Question 6

Aging causes multiple physiological changes that affect nutrient needs and nutritional status in the elderly.

Accepted Answer

Aging leads to changes such as decreased metabolism, altered taste and smell, and reduced absorption of nutrients, which can affect the nutritional needs and status of the elderly.

Question 7

All persons over the age of 60 are eligible to receive free meals in the Congregate Meals Program regardless of their income level.

Accepted Answer

The Congregate Meals Program is designed to provide free meals to individuals aged 60 and over, regardless of their income, to promote socialization and nutrition among older adults.

Question 8

Dementia and depression are two risk factors associated with poor nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

Dementia and depression can lead to decreased appetite, difficulty in preparing meals, and neglect of nutritional needs, contributing to poor nutritional status.

Question 9

Research suggests that a diet based on rice, fish, vegetable proteins, fruits, vegetables, and some meat contributes to longevity.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that diets rich in whole foods like rice, fish, vegetables, and fruits, which are common in regions with high life expectancy, contribute to longevity due to their nutritional benefits.

Question 10

Older persons should limit alcohol consumption to no more than one drink (4 to 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, or a 1.5 ounce shot of 80-proof liquor) per day for women and two drinks per day for men.

Accepted Answer

Older adults are generally advised to limit alcohol intake due to potential health risks, and the guidelines suggest one drink per day for women and two for men.

Question 11

Which of the following is a reason for the increasing older population in the United State?

Accepted Answer

Advances in modern medicine and technology have led to longer life expectancies, contributing to an increasing older population.

Question 12

Which of the following can be achieved by slowing the biological changes that accrue over time and delaying the diseases of aging enough to reach the limits of life span before any symptoms emerge?

Accepted Answer

Compression of morbidity refers to reducing the time a person spends suffering from age-related diseases by delaying their onset, thus reaching the limits of life span with minimal symptoms.

Question 13

The average life expectancy at birth has increased from 47 years in 1900 to ______ years in 2014.

Accepted Answer

The average life expectancy at birth in 2014 was 78.8 years, reflecting improvements in healthcare, nutrition, and living conditions over the past century.

Question 14

Research suggests which of the following diet components contributes to increased longevity?

Accepted Answer

A diet based on fish, vegetable proteins, and rice has been linked to increased longevity.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a segment of older adults most at risk of hunger?

Accepted Answer

Older adults most at risk of hunger typically include those living at or below the poverty level, high school dropouts, and African Americans and Hispanic Americans, rather than being defined solely by the age range of 50 to 60 years old.

Question 16

___________ and _____________ are the leading causes of death for all persons age 65 or older and in all ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

Heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death for individuals aged 65 and older across all ethnic groups.

Question 17

Which of the following is a condition of the elderly that impacts nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

All of these conditions can impact nutritional status in the elderly by affecting appetite, ability to prepare and consume food, and nutrient absorption.

Question 18

Conditions of the elderly that impact nutritional status include all the following except:

Accepted Answer

An ingrown toenail does not directly impact nutritional status, unlike the other conditions listed which can affect metabolism, dietary intake, or mobility.

Question 19

When measuring perceived health, having chronic health conditions did not change their perception about how they felt about their health for which population?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When measuring perceived health, having chronic health...

Question 20

Short-lived, very reactive chemicals often derived from oxygen compounds that damage cells, especially cellular DNA and cell membranes, that may speed up the aging process are called what?

Accepted Answer

Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells, leading to aging and diseases. They are often derived from oxygen compounds and are highly reactive.

Quiz 11: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease in Older Persons

A general guideline of total fluid intake for older adults is 3.7 gallons per day for men and 2.7 liters per day for women.

An individual with Alzheimer's disease typically suffers from low blood levels of vitamin B₁₂.

Nutrition assessment is the interpretation of information from dietary, laboratory, anthropometric, and clinical evaluations.

Cathy is on 10 different medications because of her medical problems. She was required to avoid certain foods such as grapefruit while taking one specific drug. Persons at highest risk for drug nutrient interactions are those who have poor or marginal nutrition status.

The lowest rates of poverty occur among the oldest of the old, minorities, women, persons living alone, and those with disabilities.

Aging causes multiple physiological changes that affect nutrient needs and nutritional status in the elderly.

All persons over the age of 60 are eligible to receive free meals in the Congregate Meals Program regardless of their income level.

Dementia and depression are two risk factors associated with poor nutritional status.

Research suggests that a diet based on rice, fish, vegetable proteins, fruits, vegetables, and some meat contributes to longevity.

Older persons should limit alcohol consumption to no more than one drink (4 to 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, or a 1.5 ounce shot of 80-proof liquor) per day for women and two drinks per day for men.

Which of the following is a reason for the increasing older population in the United State?

Which of the following can be achieved by slowing the biological changes that accrue over time and delaying the diseases of aging enough to reach the limits of life span before any symptoms emerge?

The average life expectancy at birth has increased from 47 years in 1900 to ______ years in 2014.

Research suggests which of the following diet components contributes to increased longevity?

Which of the following is not a segment of older adults most at risk of hunger?

_ and ___ are the leading causes of death for all persons age 65 or older and in all ethnic groups.

Which of the following is a condition of the elderly that impacts nutritional status?

Conditions of the elderly that impact nutritional status include all the following except:

When measuring perceived health, having chronic health conditions did not change their perception about how they felt about their health for which population?

Short-lived, very reactive chemicals often derived from oxygen compounds that damage cells, especially cellular DNA and cell membranes, that may speed up the aging process are called what?

Quiz 11: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease in Older Persons

A general guideline of total fluid intake for older adults is 3.7 gallons per day for men and 2.7 liters per day for women.

An individual with Alzheimer's disease typically suffers from low blood levels of vitamin B12.

Nutrition assessment is the interpretation of information from dietary, laboratory, anthropometric, and clinical evaluations.

Cathy is on 10 different medications because of her medical problems. She was required to avoid certain foods such as grapefruit while taking one specific drug. Persons at highest risk for drug nutrient interactions are those who have poor or marginal nutrition status.

The lowest rates of poverty occur among the oldest of the old, minorities, women, persons living alone, and those with disabilities.

Aging causes multiple physiological changes that affect nutrient needs and nutritional status in the elderly.

All persons over the age of 60 are eligible to receive free meals in the Congregate Meals Program regardless of their income level.

Dementia and depression are two risk factors associated with poor nutritional status.

Research suggests that a diet based on rice, fish, vegetable proteins, fruits, vegetables, and some meat contributes to longevity.

Older persons should limit alcohol consumption to no more than one drink (4 to 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, or a 1.5 ounce shot of 80-proof liquor) per day for women and two drinks per day for men.

Which of the following is a reason for the increasing older population in the United State?

Which of the following can be achieved by slowing the biological changes that accrue over time and delaying the diseases of aging enough to reach the limits of life span before any symptoms emerge?

The average life expectancy at birth has increased from 47 years in 1900 to ______ years in 2014.

Research suggests which of the following diet components contributes to increased longevity?

Which of the following is not a segment of older adults most at risk of hunger?

___________ and _____________ are the leading causes of death for all persons age 65 or older and in all ethnic groups.

Which of the following is a condition of the elderly that impacts nutritional status?

Conditions of the elderly that impact nutritional status include all the following except:

When measuring perceived health, having chronic health conditions did not change their perception about how they felt about their health for which population?

Short-lived, very reactive chemicals often derived from oxygen compounds that damage cells, especially cellular DNA and cell membranes, that may speed up the aging process are called what?

An individual with Alzheimer's disease typically suffers from low blood levels of vitamin B₁₂.

_ and ___ are the leading causes of death for all persons age 65 or older and in all ethnic groups.