Question 1

Even with the help of Social Security, how many adults over age 65 live in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)   9
B)   15
C)   26
D)   33
E)   40F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Older adults with atrophic gastritis are vulnerable to ________ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)   folate
B)   calcium
C)   vitamin D
D)   vitamin B12
E)   zincF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

__________ is t he combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in the aging population.

Accepted Answer

A)   Inflammaging
B)   Dysphagic cell mass
C)   Sarcopenic undermining
D)   Edentulous-induced wasting
E)   Cachexia of agingF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: Age-related cloudy areas of the eye lenses
Average number of years lived in a given society
Joint inflammation involving a defective immune system
Loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and quality
Damage to the skin commonly seen in people who are bedridden
Substance that is essential to memory
Atrophic gastritis is characterized by inadequate amounts of this substance
Nutrient that may reduce inflammation in joints of those with rheumatoid arthritis
Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cholesterol-lowering drugs
Also called "degenerative arthritis"
The anticoagulant warfarin acts by blocking the enzyme that activates this nutrient
Deficiency of this nutrient blunts the sense of taste
Typical stress response for women
Deficiency caused, in part, by the elderly's low intake of milk
Typical stress response for men
In the elderly, elevated stores of this mineral are more likely than deficiencies
Form of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals
Clumps of this substance make up senile plaques
Maximum number of years of life for a species
Breakdown of these compounds can lead to gout

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The Answer of Osteoarthritis and Iron and Zinc and Rheumatoid is...

Question 5

Louis is an 80-year-old man. How much have his energy needs declined since he was 30 years old?

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   15%
C)   25%
D)   35%
E)   45%F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

How many adults over age 65 would live in poverty without the help of Social Security?

Accepted Answer

A)   9
B)   15
C)   26
D)   33
E)   40F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

How does stress affect the aging process? How do stress responses vary by sex?

Accepted Answer

As people get older, each person becomes...

Question 8

What organ is affected by macular degeneration, a common condition for older people?

Accepted Answer

A)   bone
B)   eyes
C)   liver
D)   kidneys
E)   stomachF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

An estimated ___________ of older adults in the United States are deemed obese.

Accepted Answer

A)   40%
B)   35%
C)   37%
D)   55%
E)   50%F) D) and E)
G) A) and D) B

Question 10

The maximum potential human life span is currently about ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)   110
B)   120
C)   130
D)   140
E)   150F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following foods has been shown to reduce joint inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)   red meat
B)   whole grains
C)   fruit juices
D)   fish with omega-3 fatty acids
E)   vitamin D-fortified milkF) B) and D)
G) A) and E) D

Question 12

Hunger is persistent when energy is restricted by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   25%
D)   30%
E)   50%F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

As people age, their likelihood of takin...

Question 14

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 B)
G) All of the above

Question 15

How might nutrition prevent and/or treat cataracts and macular degeneration?

Accepted Answer

Oxidative stress appears to play a signi...

Question 16

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) None of the above
G) B) and E) D

Question 17

In the United States, woman who live to the age of 85, can expect to survive an additional _______ years, on average.

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   5
C)   7
D)   9
E)   11F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   21-34 years
B)   35-49 years
C)   50-64 years
D)   65-84 years
E)   Over 85 yearsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

What have researchers discovered about how the manipulation of diet affects the longevity of animals? What implications does this information have for humans?

Accepted Answer

Decades of research has revealed that an...

Question 20

A person who is edentulous should eat ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   soft foods
B)   red meats
C)   raw fruits and vegetables
D)   leafy green vegetables
E)   foods rich in vitamin CF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Even with the help of Social Security, how many adults over age 65 live in poverty?

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Older adults with atrophic gastritis are vulnerable to ________ deficiency.

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__________ is t he combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in the aging population.

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Louis is an 80-year-old man. How much have his energy needs declined since he was 30 years old?

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How many adults over age 65 would live in poverty without the help of Social Security?

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How does stress affect the aging process? How do stress responses vary by sex?

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As people get older, each person becomes...
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What organ is affected by macular degeneration, a common condition for older people?

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

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

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How might nutrition prevent and/or treat cataracts and macular degeneration?

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In the United States, woman who live to the age of 85, can expect to survive an additional _______ years, on average.

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What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

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What have researchers discovered about how the manipulation of diet affects the longevity of animals? What implications does this information have for humans?

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__________ is t he combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in the aging population.

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Louis is an 80-year-old man. How much have his energy needs declined since he was 30 years old?

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How many adults over age 65 would live in poverty without the help of Social Security?

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How does stress affect the aging process? How do stress responses vary by sex?

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