CHAPTER 15: NUTRITION DURING LATE ADULTHOOD

CHAPTER 15: NUTRITION DURING LATE ADULTHOOD

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. As the body ages, what tends to occur?

a.	bone density and metabolism increase	c.	fat decreases
b.	lean muscle mass increases	d.	bone density and metabolism decrease

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   The Effects of Aging

 

2. The Daily Recommended Intake (DRI) for protein in men after the age of 51 _____.

a.	decreases slightly	c.	stays the same
b.	decreases greatly	d.	increases

 

 

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

 

3. Because of decreased metabolism, the calorie requirement decreases by what percent every decade after age 20?

a.	2%	c.	10%
b.	15%	d.	stays the same

 

 

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

 

4. Name a symptom of osteoporosis.

a.	decreased weight	c.	increased lean muscle mass
b.	decreased height	d.	fatigue

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Osteoporosis

 

5. What is one medical treatment for prevention of both osteoporosis and heart disease?

a.	estrogen replacement therapy	c.	electrocardiograms
b.	bone marrow transplant	d.	both b and c

 

 

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

 

6. What dietary practices are believed to reduce the chance of developing osteoporosis?

a.	eating foods highly enriched with B vitamins
b.	eating food enriched with vitamins C and K
c.	eating calcium-rich foods and getting sufficient vitamin D every day
d.	both a and b

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Osteoporosis

 

7. Excessive amounts of phosphorus can cause osteoporosis by _____.

a.	increasing body fat	c.	decreasing lean muscle mass
b.	speeding bone loss	d.	increasing fatigue

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Osteoporosis