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1

The maximum age at which people die has increased dramatically in the last century.
A)True
B)False
2

Adults should aim to spend 60 minutes in moderate physical activity almost or every day.
A)True
B)False
3

Medications taken by older adults can cause nutritional problems.
A)True
B)False
4

The greatest nutritional problem for many North Americans is overeating.
A)True
B)False
5

The health-care needs of people over age 65 account for more than half the health-care costs in the United States.
A)True
B)False
6

Herbal products are closely regulated by FDA for safety and effectiveness.
A)True
B)False
7

A number of safe products are on the market that likely reverse the process of aging.
A)True
B)False
8

Older people often lose their desire for liquids.
A)True
B)False
9

Vitamin B-12 absorption often decreases in older people.
A)True
B)False
10

The most frequent intestinal problem in older adults is constipation.
A)True
B)False
11

Excessive intake of vitamin A supplements can cause bone pain, bone fractures, and hair loss in older adults.
A)True
B)False
12

Delayed wound healing should alert a clinician to examine the protein, zinc, and vitamin C intakes of an older person.
A)True
B)False
13

An active lifestyle helps to maintain muscle and bone mass.
A)True
B)False
14

Dietary recommendations made by the American Heart Association could, if followed, substantially reduce blood cholesterol in everyone.
A)True
B)False
15

The inevitable dying off of cells is inherently harmful, as it eventually leads to death, and serves no positive function.
A)True
B)False







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