Please answer all questions.

1		Experiments on animals show that the animals who lived the longest were:
			A)	fed nutritionally balanced diets that contained fewer calories than the amounts normally eaten by the animal.
			B)	fed the amounts normally eaten by the animal, but the supply of each specific nutrient was carefully controlled to ensure it always met micronutrient needs.
			C)	fed nutritious diets in larger amounts than normally consumed by the animal.
			D)	allowed to eat as much as they wanted at any time they wanted.
2		To maintain optimal nutritional status and healthy weight, the diet of an elderly person should have a ________ nutrient density and be ________ in calorie content.
			A)	low, high
			B)	low, low
			C)	high, moderate
			D)	high, high
3		During aging, the needs for some vitamins and minerals:
			A)	continually fluctuate.
			B)	greatly decrease.
			C)	somewhat increase.
			D)	greatly increase.
4		Some ways to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease are:
			A)	quit smoking and reduce saturated fat intake.
			B)	reduce exercise to prevent stress on the heart.
			C)	obtain 50% or more of total calorie intake from fat and decrease carbohydrate intake.
			D)	all of the above.
5		Which of the following does NOT describe a physiological change of aging?
			A)	decreases in digestion and absorption capacity
			B)	reduction in lean body mass
			C)	lower basal metabolism
			D)	increase in taste sensitivity
6		The maximum life span for humans is about:
			A)	60 years.
			B)	65 years.
			C)	85 years.
			D)	122 years.
7		Common nutrition-related chronic diseases of adults include:
			A)	asthma, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.
			B)	hypertension, cancer, and arthritis.
			C)	atherosclerosis, hypertension, and obesity.
			D)	atherosclerosis, hypertension, and kidney disease.
8		To try to prevent constipation, North Americans today should be increasing their intake of:
			A)	poultry.
			B)	lean, red meat.
			C)	whole-grain products.
			D)	dairy fats.
9		In 1900 the most common cause of death in North America was:
			A)	cancer.
			B)	cardiovascular disease.
			C)	accidents.
			D)	infectious diseases.
10		Nutrition programs such as congregate meals or home-delivered meals provide which of the following?
			A)	an improved nutritional status
			B)	a social atmosphere
			C)	an economical meal for low income elderly
			D)	all of the above
11		Among the older populations of North America, the fastest growing segment of the population is ages:
			A)	60 to 65.
			B)	65 to 70.
			C)	70 to 80.
			D)	85+.
12		The fluid recommendation for the elderly is the same as for younger adults:
			A)	about 4 cups of fluid daily.
			B)	about 2 liters a day.
			C)	about 8 cups of fluid daily.
			D)	either B or C.
13		Nutrients that deserve special emphasis in a diet plan for the elderly include all of the following except:
			A)	vitamin B-6.
			B)	calcium.
			C)	zinc.
			D)	vitamin A.
14		What factor(s) play a role in the risk for dehydration in the elderly?
			A)	decreased thirst
			B)	decreased immunity
			C)	decreased food intake
			D)	increase in fat stores
15		Inadequate __________ increases the risk of anemia in the older population.
			A)	vitamin C
			B)	vitamin B-12
			C)	vitamin E
			D)	vitamin D
16		The life expectancy for the general population in North America is about:
			A)	65 years.
			B)	72 years.
			C)	77 years.
			D)	120 years.
17		__________ refers to the extent to which an organ can preserve essentially normal function despite decreasing cell number or cell activity.
			A)	Life span
			B)	Lifestyle
			C)	Life expectancy
			D)	Reserve capacity
18		The most current prescription for good health throughout life is to:
			A)	establish harmony among physical, psychological and social status.
			B)	do whatever you wish, because you are an adult.
			C)	take a trip around the world.
			D)	all the above.
19		Health promotion and disease prevention can be achieved by:
			A)	proper diet and exercise.
			B)	observing the "no smoking" edict.
			C)	limiting alcohol and learning how to deal with stress.
			D)	all the above.
20		Hypotheses on aging include all except which of the following ideas?
			A)	reduced physical activity spares physiological deterioration
			B)	cell loss is genetically programmed
			C)	partial misdirection of the immune system occurs
			D)	intracellular damage accumulates
21		Intervention(s) that help slow the process of aging include:
			A)	healthy diet.
			B)	low calorie intake.
			C)	aerobic and strength training.
			D)	all of the above.
22		________ was passed which opened the door for sales of previously banned substances as long as they contain the manufacturers claim "food supplement" is:
			A)	Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
			B)	Dietary Reference Intake
			C)	DETERMINE
			D)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
23		Warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease include all of the following except:
			A)	recent memory loss that affects job performance.
			B)	problems with language.
			C)	disorientation to time and place.
			D)	increased judgement.
24		A modified Food Guide Pyramid for older adults includes special attention to which nutrient?
			A)	vitamin D
			B)	vitamin B-12
			C)	calcium
			D)	all of the above
25		Which of the following factors are linked to an increased risk of cancer?
			A)	Physical activity
			B)	Obesity
			C)	Excess alcohol intake
			D)	B and C