One of the reasons the risk for dehydration is so great with older adults is that
A. the thirst mechanism becomes blunted.
B. they do not have the money to buy drinks.
C. coffee and tea do not taste as good.
D. they cannot get beverage containers open.
Q. 2Which is correct about why a person's metabolic rate naturally declines with age?
A. because of the natural gain of muscle mass
B. because of the tendency for less daily physical activity
C. because bone mass remains the same
D. because older people eat less food
Q. 3The incidence of polio, mumps, and tuberculosis has been reduced because
A. people are healthier and don't get these diseases as easily.
B. the viruses and bacteria causing these diseases have become very weak.
C. of the use of vaccines and antibiotics.
D. doctors are able to isolate the carriers.
Q. 4One of the reasons that adolescents have poor intakes of calcium and vitamin D is that
A. they drink soda instead of milk.
B. they eat a lot of sweets.
C. they don't eat the recommended amount of vegetables.
D. their diets are high in trans fats.
Q. 5Which of the following is considered a disordered eating behavior?
A. using a food substitute
B. taking laxatives
C. self-induced vomiting
D all of the above
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT correct about bone growth?
A. Most of the growth occurs in the epiphyseal plate.
B. Most of the growth occurs in the middle of the long bones.
C. Adolescence is the last chance to maximize peak bone mass.
D. Bone growth is completed in adolescence.
Q. 7Which of the following are factors that can lead to low peak bone mass and increased risk for osteoporosis?
A. inadequate intake of iron and vitamin C during adolescence
B. excessive intake of dietary sodium
C. high intake of saturated fats during adolescence
D. inadequate intake of vitamin D and calcium during adolescence
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