Which of the following statements about older adults and nutrition is true?
a. Older adults spend more money per person on foods to eat at home than any other age group.
b. Chronic disabilities among older adults have increased dramatically in recent years.
c. Older adults are generally dependent and have mental challenges.
d. Men living alone are most likely to be poorly nourished.
Q. 2All of the following nutritional factors may retard development of cataracts except:
a. eating yellow and orange vegetables containing carotenoids and vitamin A.
b. eating fruits and vegetables that contain antioxidants and phytochemicals.
c. maintaining normal weight.
d. limiting caffeine.
Q. 3To counter muscle loss that can occur as part of the aging process and can interfere with independence, what teaching would be most appropriate?
a. prepare own meals
b. include daily multivitamin
c. dietary supplements are not necessary
d. participate in daily exercise and activities
Q. 4Night blindness in older adults can occur as a result of what dietary deficiency?
a. zinc
b. vitamin A
c. vitamin B6
d. amino acids
Q. 5Among older adults, which food group is most lacking in their diets?
a. milk
b. meat
c. grains
d. vegetables
Q. 6Which of the following drugs can most affect nutrition in the older adult?
a. aspirin
b. alcohol
c. antacids
d. acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Q. 7Two clinical manifestations of mild dehydration among older adults include:
a. headache and confusion.
b. edema and nasal stuffiness.
c. increased lacrimation and blurred vision.
d. increased skin tension and smooth, shiny skin.
Q. 8Reasons that older adults are more likely have iron deficiency include all except:
a. their kidneys increase secretion of erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production.
b. zinc, which can stimulate appetite and taste, is often deficient among this population.
c. poor absorption of iron and zinc due to medications is more common in this group.
d. they more frequently have chronic blood loss related to chronic illnesses.
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