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Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e
Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel, Ohio State University
Nutrition During Adulthood
Chapter 18 Nutrition Awareness Inventory
Please answer all questions
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 at least 30 minutes in moderate physical activity almost or every day.
A)
True
B)
False
3
Medications taken by the elderly can cause nutritional problems.
A)
True
B)
False
4
The greatest nutritional problem for many 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 and hair loss in the elderly
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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