Question 1

Older persons with chronic health issues may need medical nutrition therapy at home.

Accepted Answer

Older individuals with chronic health conditions often require specialized dietary management to address their specific health needs, which can be provided through medical nutrition therapy at home.

Question 2

Dressing oneself is not an example of an activity for daily living.

Accepted Answer

Dressing oneself is considered an activity of daily living (ADL), which are basic tasks essential for self-care and independent living.

Question 3

Free radical theory states that the aging process depends on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.

Accepted Answer

The free radical theory specifically suggests that aging is caused by the accumulation of damage from free radicals, not directly by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.

Question 4

Phillip is 75 years old. He can become intoxicated on a smaller amount of alcohol than Colleen, who is 22 years old, because older persons metabolize alcohol more slowly.

Accepted Answer

As people age, their metabolism slows down, including the metabolism of alcohol, making older individuals like Phillip more susceptible to intoxication from smaller amounts of alcohol compared to younger individuals like Colleen.

Question 5

In Stage 2 of Alzheimer's disease, the individual may forget what to do with foods.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Pat is 80 years old and recently she complained of her inability to smell or taste her orange juice. She also complained of lack of appetite and inability to enjoy food. These senses can influence the amount of food she can consume.

Accepted Answer

As people age, they may experience a decline in their sense of smell and taste, which can affect appetite and enjoyment of food, potentially influencing their food intake.

Question 7

Thiamine may help to produce acetylcholine through its participation in the synthesis of acetyl CoA, a precursor to acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter most closely associated with Alzheimer's symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Thiamine (vitamin B1) is involved in carbohydrate metabolism and the production of acetyl CoA, which is a precursor for acetylcholine synthesis, a neurotransmitter linked to memory and cognitive function.

Question 8

Nutritionists providing nutrition intervention to older adults with cardiac disease and/or hypertension may focus on stabilizing blood lipid levels and blood pressure while preserving eating pleasure.

Accepted Answer

Nutritionists aim to manage health conditions like cardiac disease and hypertension by stabilizing blood lipid levels and blood pressure, while also ensuring that the dietary changes do not compromise the individual's enjoyment of food.

Question 9

Fiber should be restricted in diets of the elderly because it is too harsh for their digestive systems.

Accepted Answer

Fiber is important for the elderly as it aids in digestion, prevents constipation, and supports overall gut health.

Question 10

The percentage of elderly female alcoholics outnumbers the percentage of elderly male alcoholics.

Accepted Answer

Studies and statistics generally show that the percentage of elderly male alcoholics is higher than that of elderly female alcoholics.

Quiz 11: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease in Older Persons