The U.S. Bureau of the Census projects that by the year _____ more than a million Americans will be 100 years old or older.
a. 2018
b. 2020
c. 2025
d. 2030
e. 2040
Q. 2Since 1950, the population older than age 65 has almost _____.
a. quintupled
b. halved
c. quadrupled
d. doubled
e. tripled
Q. 3An older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one. You suggest _____.
a. purchasing large bags of frozen vegetables
b. purchasing large bags of shredded cheese
c. purchasing eggs in large quantities
d. stocking up on fresh produce when in season
e. buy lots of groceries and give them to your neighbors
Q. 4Which food assistance program would most likely improve the intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income older adults?
a. OAA Nutrition Program
b. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
c. Meals on Wheals
d. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
e. Meals for Singles
Q. 5Which condition is not a risk factor for malnutrition in older adults?
a. disease
b. eating disorders
c. economic hardship
d. reduced social contact
e. tooth loss or decay
Q. 6Iron status in women generally improves _____.
a. after menopause
b. with daily exercise
c. as muscle mass decreases
d. during perimenopause
e. as bone mass decreases
Q. 7The most common drug that can affect nutrition in older people is _____.
a. alcohol
b. laxatives
c. antacids
d. aspirin
e. albumin