Blood-thinning medications may warrant keeping the amount of vitamin K consumed at a constant level. Which food would be the best source of vitamin K?
a. blueberries
b. lima beans
c. chickpeas
d. broccoli
e. sweet potatoes
Q. 2Obesity alone can cause some degree of insulin resistance.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Having a deficiency of which nutrients has been implicated in increased blood levels of homocysteine in the elderly?
a. vitamin B12, folate, and iron
b. vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folate
c. calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12
d. all the B vitamins and vitamin C
e. fat-soluble vitamins only (A, D, E, K)
Q. 4The primary defect in type 2 diabetes is autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5What is the BMI range associated with the lowest mortality in older adults?
a. <18.5
b. <23
c. 24.0-30.9
d. 28.0-32.5
e. 29.5-33.0
Q. 6Prediabetes is diagnosed when a person has a fasting blood glucose level that falls between 100 and 125 mg/dL.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7For older adults, extra weight during hospitalization appears to be _____.
a. normal
b. risky
c. rare
d. difficult to manage
e. protective
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