Sarcopenia means:
a. lack of appetite.
b. loss of muscle associated with aging.
c. weight below the 5th percentile for age.
d. loss of fat mass due to illness.
e. loss of saliva.
Q. 2The FIRST remedy advised for osteoarthritis is:
a. weight loss if overweight.
b. an anti-inflammatory eating pattern.
c. chondroitin and glucosamine supplements to relieve inflammation.
d. gamma-linolenic acid supplements to help reduce pain and stiffness.
e. All of the above should be used in combination.
Q. 3Possible contributors to constipation include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. low-fiber diet.
b. dehydration.
c. high iron intake.
d. medications such as NSAIDs.
e. All of the above could contribute to constipation.
Q. 4A deficiency in vitamin B12 may lead to:
a. irreversible neurological damage.
b. cognitive impairment.
c. constipation.
d. a and b
e. b and c
Q. 5Which of the following is NOT be one of the recognized types of dehydration?
a. Isotonic
b. Hypotonic
c. Hypertonic
d. Supertonic
e. a and d
Q. 6Which of the following behaviors exacerbates GERD?
a. Drinking alcohol in excess
b. Drinking regular or decaffeinated coffee
c. Drinking apple juice
d. Smoking
e. a, b, and d
Q. 7The main symptoms of GERD include:
a. heartburn.
b. acid regurgitation.
c. bloating and cramping.
d. All of the above
e. a and b only
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