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What percent of the North American population is aged 65 and older?
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12.4
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Average life expectancy in the United States is __ years.
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78
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The greatest dietary improvement in the older adult population would be to eat more:
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Whole grains
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Animal studies show that an energy-restricted diet that meets micronutrient needs can prolong healthy life. T/F
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True
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Of all physiologic changes that occur during aging, the biggest effect on nutritional status is due to the shifts in the ___ system.
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Musculoskeletal
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Many individuals experience a decline in ___ with aging.
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[ ] a. body water
[X] b. lean body mass (muscle)
[ ] c. body minerals
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Elderly people have a stronger sense of thirst as compared to younger people.t.f
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False
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According to national intake data, which of the following do older adults tend to consume in sufficient amounts?
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Iron
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Adequate fiber intake is associated with decreases in:
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[ ] a. diverticular disease
[ ] b. non-insulin dependent diabetes
[ ] c. coronary heart disease
[ ] d. hypertension
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In general, adequate carbohydrate intake is not a problem in the elderly. t/f
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True
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Eggs, which have high cholesterol content, are a nutrient-dense, convenient, and safe food for most people who do not have a lipid disorder. T/F
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True
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Age-related metabolic changes affect vitamin D status, primarily due to:
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[X] a. decreased ability of the skin to synthesize previtamin D3
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Many of the elderly may be unable to utilize vitamin B12 due to existing:
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[X] c. atrophic gastritis
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Older adults are more likely to overdose with ___ than to be deficient in this nutrient.
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Vit. A
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The need for ___ decreases with aging for women after menopause.
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Iron
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