Question 1

Which of the following is a key recommendation by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)   Follow an energy dense dietary pattern across one's life span.
B)   Shift to processed food and beverage choices.
C)   Focus on refined grains and animal proteins.
D)   Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Match the following popular herbal remedies with their purported effects below.
-Echinacea

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased energy; lower blood glucose
B)  Reduction of blood cholesterol or blood pressure
C)  Improved sleep; reduced anxiety
D)  Prevention or treatment of urinary tract infections
E)  Reduced depressionF) Prevention or treatment of colds or infectionsG) Mild reduction of menopausal symptomsH) Increased circulation; improved memoryI) B) and E)
J) E) and G)

Question 3

Which of the following is not part of the DETERMINE acronym?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eating poorly
B)   Depression
C)   Economic hardship
D)   Multiple medicationsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Declining production of stomach acid and intrinsic factor increases the risk for deficiency of ________ among older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin B-12
B)   vitamin B-6
C)   iron
D)   calciumE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Loss of lean body mass is termed

Accepted Answer

A)   sarcopenia.
B)   ketosis.
C)   hypertrophy.
D)   myoglobinosis.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Studies suggest that about ________ of a person's risk for developing alcohol-related disorders is genetic.

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   25%
C)   40%
D)   65%E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Meals on Wheels is a nutrition program that

Accepted Answer

A)   delivers meals to older adults in their own homes.
B)   serves meals to older adults in a congregate setting.
C)   provides free transportation to food pantries.
D)   provides nutrition education to older adults in senior centers.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Match the following popular herbal remedies with their purported effects below.
-Valerian

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased energy; lower blood glucose
B)  Reduction of blood cholesterol or blood pressure
C)  Improved sleep; reduced anxiety
D)  Prevention or treatment of urinary tract infections
E)  Reduced depressionF) Prevention or treatment of colds or infectionsG) Mild reduction of menopausal symptomsH) Increased circulation; improved memoryI) C) and D)
J) F) and G)

Question 9

Home-delivered meal kits are gaining in popularity. What is a key benefit of these kits for consumers?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are attractive for busy consumers with little time or novice cooking skills.
B)   They require advanced cooking skills so budding chefs can enjoy these meals at home.
C)   The companies pick up the food waste on their next delivery visit and share fresh compost with customers.
D)   Overall, they are lower in cost than purchasing the same food at a local grocery market.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Elements of the Go4Life campaign from the National Institute on Aging include endurance, strength, balance, and

Accepted Answer

A)   nutrient density.
B)   flexibility.
C)   yoga.
D)   mindfulness.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Match the following alcoholic beverages with their standard drink sizes.
-Regular beer

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 fluid ounces
B)  12 fluid ounces
C)  8 to 9 fluid ounces
D)  5 fluid ouncesE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Omega-3 fatty acids

Accepted Answer

A)  Substance found in high amounts in fish that may enhance mental function and reduce depression
B)  Delay of onset of disabilities caused by chronic diseases
C)  Tendency for efficient use of energy that predisposes a person to weight gain
D)  The average length of life for a given group of people born in a specific year
E)  Loss of muscle massF) Process by which glucose attaches to and damages proteins.G) This hormone circulates at high concentrations in young men but falls during agingH) The extent to which an organ can preserve essentially normal function despite decreasing cell number or cell activityI) The potential oldest age a person can reachJ) C) and D)
K) E) and H)

Question 13

Which of the following is not a practical suggestion for a single individual planning his or her dietary pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)   Buying small containers of food
B)   Cooking large amounts of food, dividing it into small portions, and freezing it
C)   Buying family-sized packages of meat
D)   Buying fruits at various stages of ripenessE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is a hypothesis on the causes of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   Copy errors in the cell cycle can lead to genetic mutations that cause protein dysfunction, resulting in cell death.
B)   Concentrations of many hormones, such as testosterone in men and estrogen in women, increase with aging.
C)   The immune system is more able to recognize and counteract foreign substances that enter the body.
D)   Connective tissue becomes more flexible.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Match the following popular herbal remedies with their purported effects below.
-Black cohosh

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased energy; lower blood glucose
B)  Reduction of blood cholesterol or blood pressure
C)  Improved sleep; reduced anxiety
D)  Prevention or treatment of urinary tract infections
E)  Reduced depressionF) Prevention or treatment of colds or infectionsG) Mild reduction of menopausal symptomsH) Increased circulation; improved memoryI) C) and F)
J) F) and G)

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a medication that affects nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A)   Some antihypertensive medications decrease appetite.
B)   Some pain medications cause blood clots, resulting in anemia.
C)   Long-term use of antibiotics can decrease the population of bacteria that synthesizes vitamin K.
D)   Use of oral contraceptives can decrease a woman's requirements for calcium.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following would benefit an Alzheimer's patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Engaging in regular physical activity
B)   Avoiding all sunlight exposure
C)   Eating red meat daily
D)   Limiting intake of monosaturated fatsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

The foundation for a dietary pattern that optimizes long-term nutritional health would emphasize

Accepted Answer

A)   high-fat dairy products.
B)   a variety of fruits and vegetables.
C)   refined-grain breads and cereals.
D)   animal proteins high in saturated fat.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is not a component of the Mediterranean diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abstinence from alcohol
B)   Plentiful intake of fruits and vegetables
C)   Olive oil
D)   Frequent consumption of fishE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The process of aging is most likely the result of

Accepted Answer

A)   slow cell death.
B)   acute death of an organ.
C)   complete death of the immune system.
D)   rapid cell multiplication.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 16: Nutrition During Adulthood

Which of the following is not a practical suggestion for a single individual planning his or her dietary pattern?

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Which of the following is an example of a medication that affects nutritional status?

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Home-delivered meal kits are gaining in popularity. What is a key benefit of these kits for consumers?

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Match the following popular herbal remedies with their purported effects below. -Valerian

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Omega-3 fatty acids

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Which of the following is not a component of the Mediterranean diet?

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The foundation for a dietary pattern that optimizes long-term nutritional health would emphasize

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Meals on Wheels is a nutrition program that

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Which of the following is a hypothesis on the causes of aging?

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Studies suggest that about ________ of a person's risk for developing alcohol-related disorders is genetic.

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Which of the following would benefit an Alzheimer's patient?

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Loss of lean body mass is termed

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Declining production of stomach acid and intrinsic factor increases the risk for deficiency of ________ among older adults.

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Match the following alcoholic beverages with their standard drink sizes. -Regular beer

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Which of the following is not part of the DETERMINE acronym?

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Which of the following is a key recommendation by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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Elements of the Go4Life campaign from the National Institute on Aging include endurance, strength, balance, and

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The process of aging is most likely the result of

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Match the following popular herbal remedies with their purported effects below. -Echinacea

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Match the following popular herbal remedies with their purported effects below. -Black cohosh

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