Older adults are generally defined as individuals _____ or more years old.
a. 50
b. 55
c. 60
d. 65
e. 70
Q. 2Among adults and the elderly in the United States, intakes of _____ is substantially higher than recommended.
a. sodium
b. potassium
c. vitamin A
d. vitamin D
e. potassium
Q. 3Women need about _____ cups of water a day from fluid and foods.
a. 7
b. 9
c. 11
d. 13
e. 15
Q. 4Intake of _____ tends to be low in females aged 1950 years.
a. sodium
b. vitamin C
c. iron
d. phosphorous
e. zinc
Q. 5The senses of taste and smell are affected by _____.
a. kidney function
b. medications such as antibiotics
c. medications such as painkillers
d. diabetes
e. diseases such as heart disease
Q. 6Among adults and the elderly in the United States, average dietary intake of _____ is below the recommended intake levels.
a. protein
b. vitamin B12
c. vitamin C
d. fiber
e. fat
Q. 7People who remain physically active into their older years _____ than people who are inactive.
a. absorb calcium more
b. produce more vitamin D
c. maintain more muscle mass
d. maintain their sense of taste better
e. gain more body fat
Q. 8The average length of life of people of a given age or from birth is referred to as _____.
a. chronological age
b. life expectancy
c. functional age
d. longevity
e. biological age
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