Question 1

Which of the following best describes the effect of aging on the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Immunity is improved by abundant intake of iron-rich red meats and calcium-rich butter. 
B)   In the United States, infectious diseases rarely cause of deaths in the elderly. 
C)   Immune function does not decline with age in people who maintain good nutrition. 
D)   Antibiotics are often ineffective in treating infections in older people who have deficient immune systems. 
E)   In elderly persons, nutritional status rarely influences immune functioning.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following interferes significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

Accepted Answer

A)   Folate 
B)   Zinc 
C)   Calcium 
D)   Vitamin B12 
E)   Vitamin CF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 3

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with two common problems of aging: osteoporosis and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dysphagia 
B)   dementia 
C)   atrophic gastritis 
D)   cataracts 
E)   goutF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 4

What percentage of people in the United States has a cataract by age 75?

Accepted Answer

A)   15% 
B)   25% 
C)   33% 
D)   50% 
E)   75%F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Why are the elderly especially vulnerable to adverse drug-nutrient interactions?

Accepted Answer

As people age,their likelihood of taking...

Question 6

Using animal data to extrapolate to humans,researchers estimate that it would take a person ________ years of restricting energy intake to 30% of normal,to increase life expectancy by 3 years.

Accepted Answer

A)   5 
B)   7 
C)   10 
D)   15 
E)   30F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

MATCHING
-Also called degenerative arthritis

Accepted Answer

A)  Fight or flight
B)  Tend and befriend
C)  Life span
D)  Life expectancy
E)  IronF) CataractsG) Vitamin DH) ZincI) Beta-amyloidJ) SarcopeniaK) PurinesL) GoutM) Vitamin KN) AcetylcholineO) OsteoarthritisP) Grapefruit juiceQ) Pressure ulcersR) Hydrochloric acidS) Omega-3 fatty acidsT) Rheumatoid arthritisU) L) and Q)
V) B) and M)

Question 8

What is the most important predictor of a person's mobility in the later years?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron consumption 
B)   Tobacco use 
C)   Chronological age 
D)   Regular physical activity 
E)   GeneticsF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

MATCHING
-Average number of years lived in a given society

Accepted Answer

A)  Fight or flight
B)  Tend and befriend
C)  Life span
D)  Life expectancy
E)  IronF) CataractsG) Vitamin DH) ZincI) Beta-amyloidJ) SarcopeniaK) PurinesL) GoutM) Vitamin KN) AcetylcholineO) OsteoarthritisP) Grapefruit juiceQ) Pressure ulcersR) Hydrochloric acidS) Omega-3 fatty acidsT) Rheumatoid arthritisU) N) and S)
V) I) and L)

Question 10

Adults aged 51 to 70,who engage in minimal outdoor activity,need ________ micrograms of vitamin D daily.

Accepted Answer

A)   15 
B)   20 
C)   25 
D)   30 
E)   35F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

________ is a general term referring to any threat to a person's wellbeing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a general term referring to...

Question 12

People who take diuretic medications may need to take a ________ supplement.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin K 
B)   vitamin D 
C)   iron 
D)   potassium 
E)   sodiumF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

What is the minimum number of glasses of water an older adult must drink each day to prevent dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 
B)   4 
C)   6 
D)   8 
E)   10F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements accurately describes alcohol use among the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)   Binge drinking is more frequent in the elderly than in younger persons. 
B)   The proportion of binge drinkers in greater in the elderly than any other age group. 
C)   In elderly individuals, unlike in younger individuals, alcohol use is not associated with other risky behavior such as illicit drug use. 
D)   Determining alcohol abuse among the elderly community requires costly assessment by medical professionals. 
E)   Elderly individuals are rarely successfully treated for alcohol abuse and dependence.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 15

MATCHING
-Atrophic gastritis is characterized by inadequate amounts of this substance

Accepted Answer

A)  Fight or flight
B)  Tend and befriend
C)  Life span
D)  Life expectancy
E)  IronF) CataractsG) Vitamin DH) ZincI) Beta-amyloidJ) SarcopeniaK) PurinesL) GoutM) Vitamin KN) AcetylcholineO) OsteoarthritisP) Grapefruit juiceQ) Pressure ulcersR) Hydrochloric acidS) Omega-3 fatty acidsT) Rheumatoid arthritisU) B) and C)
V) H) and L)

Question 16

MATCHING
-Form of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals

Accepted Answer

A)  Fight or flight
B)  Tend and befriend
C)  Life span
D)  Life expectancy
E)  IronF) CataractsG) Vitamin DH) ZincI) Beta-amyloidJ) SarcopeniaK) PurinesL) GoutM) Vitamin KN) AcetylcholineO) OsteoarthritisP) Grapefruit juiceQ) Pressure ulcersR) Hydrochloric acidS) Omega-3 fatty acidsT) Rheumatoid arthritisU) N) and T)
V) O) and P)

Question 17

Inflammation of a joint,usually accompanied by pain,swelling,and structural changes is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Inflammation of a joint,usually accompanied by pain,swelling,and...

Question 18

Which of the following statements describes the mineral nutrition of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group. 
B)   Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity. 
C)   Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group. 
D)   Vitamin D is more readily absorbed by the thinner skin of this group. 
E)   Folate excesses are fairly common.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Approximately how many people in the United States are diagnosed with some form of arthritis each year?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 million 
B)   10 million 
C)   50 million 
D)   500 million 
E)   5 billionF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 20

MATCHING
-Substance that is essential to memory

Accepted Answer

A)  Fight or flight
B)  Tend and befriend
C)  Life span
D)  Life expectancy
E)  IronF) CataractsG) Vitamin DH) ZincI) Beta-amyloidJ) SarcopeniaK) PurinesL) GoutM) Vitamin KN) AcetylcholineO) OsteoarthritisP) Grapefruit juiceQ) Pressure ulcersR) Hydrochloric acidS) Omega-3 fatty acidsT) Rheumatoid arthritisU) G) and P)
V) C) and J)

Exam 17: Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Why are the elderly especially vulnerable to adverse drug-nutrient interactions?

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Which of the following best describes the effect of aging on the immune system?

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MATCHING -Atrophic gastritis is characterized by inadequate amounts of this substance

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What is the minimum number of glasses of water an older adult must drink each day to prevent dehydration?

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Using animal data to extrapolate to humans,researchers estimate that it would take a person ________ years of restricting energy intake to 30% of normal,to increase life expectancy by 3 years.

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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with two common problems of aging: osteoporosis and ________.

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MATCHING -Also called degenerative arthritis

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What percentage of people in the United States has a cataract by age 75?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes alcohol use among the elderly?

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Approximately how many people in the United States are diagnosed with some form of arthritis each year?

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MATCHING -Average number of years lived in a given society

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Which of the following statements describes the mineral nutrition of older adults?

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MATCHING -Form of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals

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People who take diuretic medications may need to take a ________ supplement.

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Inflammation of a joint,usually accompanied by pain,swelling,and structural changes is called ________.

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What is the most important predictor of a person's mobility in the later years?

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________ is a general term referring to any threat to a person's wellbeing.

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Adults aged 51 to 70,who engage in minimal outdoor activity,need ________ micrograms of vitamin D daily.

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Which of the following interferes significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

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