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Which of the following is a factor effecting the rate of aging? |
| | A) | Lifestyle choices and environment exposures |
| | B) | Gender and heredity |
| | C) | Chronic diseases |
| | D) | All of these choices are correct |
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Which of the following is not one of the 3 main points in the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for adult health? |
| | A) | Eat a variety of nutrient dense foods low in saturated and trans fats |
| | B) | Maintain a healthful body weight with balanced intake and expenditure |
| | C) | Double one's protein intake during the adult years |
| | D) | Practice safe food handling |
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Which of the following is not one of the 4 gender age groups for Adult DRIs? |
| | A) | 31-50 years |
| | B) | 18-22 years |
| | C) | 51-70 years |
| | D) | Beyond 70 years |
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Which is the most common type of malnutrition during the adult years? |
| | A) | Protein deficiency |
| | B) | Iron deficiency |
| | C) | Calcium deficiency |
| | D) | Chromium deficiency |
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What happens to body composition at the age of 60? |
| | A) | Fat increases |
| | B) | Lean body mass decreases |
| | C) | Fat increases and lean body mass decreases |
| | D) | Fat decreases and lean body mass increases |
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What happens to the cardio respiratory system as adult's age? |
| | A) | An increase in the ability of the heart and lungs to deliver oxygen |
| | B) | An increase in caloric needs for organs involved in respiration |
| | C) | Exercising regularly increases aerobic capacity and increases HDL |
| | D) | Exercising regularly will decrease the HDL |
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What happens to the digestion system as adult's age? |
| | A) | Increase secretions of HCL and intrinsic factor that increases B12 absorption |
| | B) | Decline in liver function slows detoxification of alcohol and drugs |
| | C) | Increased secretions of digestive enzymes |
| | D) | Mega dosing on vitamins and minerals will improve functioning |
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Which of the following is benefit of maintaining lean muscle mass? |
| | A) | Keeping body fat low helps prevent Type 2 Diabetes |
| | B) | Maintains body water which helps prevent dehydration |
| | C) | Maintains basal metabolic which helps decrease the risk of obesity |
| | D) | All of these choices are correct |
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Diets of older persons tend to be low in _____. |
| | A) | Magnesium |
| | B) | Iron |
| | C) | Vitamin E |
| | D) | All of these choices are correct |
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What are 3 signs that an older person's health needs more attention? |
| | A) | Eating poorly, tooth loss, and multiple medications |
| | B) | Increased social interaction, reduced medications, and increased activity |
| | C) | Eating poorly, tooth loss, multiple medications, increased social interaction, reduced medications, and increased activity |
| | D) | None of these choices are correct |
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Which publicly funded program distributes, free of charge, surplus agricultural products to low-income households? |
| | A) | Food Stamp Program |
| | B) | Commodity Foods Program |
| | C) | Child and Adult Care Food Program |
| | D) | Congregate Meal Program |
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Which of the following herbs or hormones may have antibiotic properties and may lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure? |
| | A) | Garlic |
| | B) | Feverfew |
| | C) | Ginger |
| | D) | DHEA |
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Which of the following is not a CAM (Complimentary and Alternative Medicine) category? |
| | A) | Biological treatments |
| | B) | Mind-body interventions |
| | C) | Cholesterol-lowing drugs |
| | D) | Energy Medicine |
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Which of the following is not a tip for preventing Alzheimer's disease? |
| | A) | Increase blood cholesterol levels |
| | B) | Getting enough omega 3 fatty acids |
| | C) | Vitamin C and Vitamin E |
| | D) | Regular physical activity |
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The decline in adult health often begins with which of the following? |
| | A) | Visible declining health |
| | B) | Decreased desire for self-care |
| | C) | Social isolation, possibly from the death of a spouse |
| | D) | Loss of interest in food |
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