CHAPTER 14: NUTRITION DURING YOUNG AND MIDDLE ADULTHOOD

CHAPTER 14: NUTRITION DURING YOUNG AND MIDDLE ADULTHOOD

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which mineral is needed in higher quantities by women throughout the childbearing years?

a.	calcium	c.	iron
b.	copper	d.	magnesium

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Nutritional Requirements

 

2. What are the recommended protein needs for adults over the age of 25?

a.	0.65 g per kilogram of body weight	c.	0.8 g per kilogram of body weight
b.	0.06 g per kilogram of body weight	d.	0.08 g per kilogram of body weight

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Nutritional Requirements

 

3. What is the current calcium requirement for adults aged 19 to 50?

a.	1,000 mg/day	c.	2,000 mg/day
b.	1,500 mg/day	d.	unlimited

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Nutritional Requirements

 

4. At what age does bone loss usually begin?

a.	between ages of 25–35	c.	after the age of 50
b.	between ages of 35–40	d.	after the onset of menses

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Nutritional Requirements

 

5. At what age does the caloric requirement in adults usually begin to decrease?

a.	after the age of 20	c.	after the age of 25
b.	after menses	d.	after retirement

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Calorie Requirements

 

6. What is the most common cause of being overweight?

a.	genetics	c.	energy imbalance
b.	environment	d.	disease

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Weight Control

 

7. One pound of weight gain equals how many calories?

a.	2,500	c.	3,000
b.	2,000	d.	3,500

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Weight Control

 

8. The onset of rheumatoid arthritis usually occurs between the ages of _____ _____.

a.	30–50	c.	20–30
b.	60–70	d.	50–60

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Introduction