Increased homocysteine blood levels in the elderly are always related to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2The nutritional remedy for older adults who are obese is to institute a healthy eating program, the same as for non-obese persons.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3If a doctor prescribes a 500 mg calcium carbonate supplement with 100 IU vitamin D twice a day, this is considered a prescription drug.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Shrinking in height due to osteoporosis happens quickly and with sharp, jabbing pains in the spinal column.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Diabetes diagnosis criteria and management goals for older adults are different from those for younger adults.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6The majority of older Americans have one or more chronic diseases.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Compared to younger adults, the elderly use proportionately more health care services.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8Which of the following is NOT one of the diets that was correlated with reduced stroke incidence?
a. DASH diet
b. South Beach Diet
c. The Prudent Diet
d. Mediterranean Diet
Q. 9Blood-thinning medications may warrant keeping the amount of vitamin K consumed at a constant level. Which of the following foods would NOT be a good source of vitamin K?
a. Prunes or dried plums
b. Kale
c. Spinach
d. Broccoli
e. All of these foods are good sources of vitamin K
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