Question 1

The older population is very heterogeneous in terms of their progression through the aging process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

​Match the aging effect(s) in the left column with the organ system in the right column. Options will only be used once.
-​Degeneration of joints

Accepted Answer

A) ​Endocrine 
B) ​Skin 
C) ​Head and neck 
D) ​Musculoskeletal 
E) ​Nervous 
A) ​Endocrine 
B) ​Skin 
C) ​Head and neck 
D) ​Musculoskeletal 
E) ​Nervous

Question 3

What describes a benefit of using a supermarket program to educate older adults about nutrition services?

Accepted Answer

A) lowered cholesterol levels among consumers 
B) improved food security in the community 
C)  decreased alcohol intake among older adults 
D)  increased product sales for the market 
A) lowered cholesterol levels among consumers 
B) improved food security in the community 
C)  decreased alcohol intake among older adults 
D)  increased product sales for the market

Question 4

Describe the demographic trends of baby boomers in America and their contribution to the growing older adult population.

Accepted Answer

The baby boom that took place between 19

Question 5

What describes an example of a nutritional risk factor that is diagnostic for the need for nutritional assistance among older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) short periods of the day without food or beverages 
B) consumption of fewer than 15 main meals per week 
C)  depression or loneliness 
D)  presence of acute illness 
A) short periods of the day without food or beverages 
B) consumption of fewer than 15 main meals per week 
C)  depression or loneliness 
D)  presence of acute illness

Question 6

The Go4Life campaign is designed to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) decrease diagnoses of depression 
B) encourage medication compliance in older adults 
C)  decrease shopping difficulties among older adults 
D)  increase numbers of older adults who are active and healthy 
A) decrease diagnoses of depression 
B) encourage medication compliance in older adults 
C)  decrease shopping difficulties among older adults 
D)  increase numbers of older adults who are active and healthy

Question 7

Describe specific goals of the Older Americans Nutrition Program.

Accepted Answer

Reduce hunger and food insecurity by pro

Question 8

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will only be used once.​​
-​The taking of three or more medications regularly

Accepted Answer

A) ​poly pharmacy 
B) Older Americans Nutrition Program​ 
C) ​activities of daily living 
D) Older Americans Act Older Americans Act​ 
E) ​​instrumental activities of daily living
F)​life expectancy
G)​disability
H)​baby boom 
A) ​poly pharmacy 
B) Older Americans Nutrition Program​ 
C) ​activities of daily living 
D) Older Americans Act Older Americans Act​ 
E) ​​instrumental activities of daily living
F)​life expectancy
G)​disability
H)​baby boom

Question 9

Describe four specific risk factors and four major indicators of poor nutrition status in older adults as identified by the Nutrition Screening Initiative.

Accepted Answer

Specific risk factors include:
a. Inappr

Question 10

The Meals on Wheels Association of America helps to reach older adults in communities that are also fully serviced by the Older Americans Nutrition Program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Mini Nutritional Assessment is a basic evaluation that assesses an older adult's cognitive status, memory, and affect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What elements would be included in the clinical component of the nutrition assessment?

Accepted Answer

The clinical assessment should evaluate

Question 13

Older adults often avoid feeling the loss of future by using their present time for leisure and enjoyment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A food bank project buys irregular foods that are damaged or expired and would be thrown away and sells the food to older adults at a reduced price.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Seniors interviewed in focus groups have shown no interest in changing their eating behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

​Match the assistance program in the left column with the funding source in the right column. Options will be used more than once.
-​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Accepted Answer

A) ​DHHS 
B) ​USDA 
A) ​DHHS 
B) ​USDA

Question 17

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was designed to specifically assist the older population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will only be used once.​​
-Food preparation, housekeeping, managing money, and shopping

Accepted Answer

A) ​poly pharmacy 
B) Older Americans Nutrition Program​ 
C) ​activities of daily living 
D) Older Americans Act Older Americans Act​ 
E) ​​instrumental activities of daily living
F)​life expectancy
G)​disability
H)​baby boom 
A) ​poly pharmacy 
B) Older Americans Nutrition Program​ 
C) ​activities of daily living 
D) Older Americans Act Older Americans Act​ 
E) ​​instrumental activities of daily living
F)​life expectancy
G)​disability
H)​baby boom

Question 19

The functional assessment component for a nutritional status assessment of older adults measures _____.

Accepted Answer

A) liver function 
B) cardiac output 
C)  activities of daily living 
D)  risk of malnutrition 
A) liver function 
B) cardiac output 
C)  activities of daily living 
D)  risk of malnutrition

Question 20

Match the assistance program in the right column with its type of intervention and/or available services. Options will only be used once.​
-​Third-party payment system that covers medical expenses for seniors

Accepted Answer

A) Adult Care Food Program 
B) ​Older Americans Nutrition Program 
C) ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
D) ​SNAP Nutrition Education Program 
E) ​Medicare
F)​SFMNP 
A) Adult Care Food Program 
B) ​Older Americans Nutrition Program 
C) ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
D) ​SNAP Nutrition Education Program 
E) ​Medicare
F)​SFMNP

The older population is very heterogeneous in terms of their progression through the aging process.

Match the aging effect(s) in the left column with the organ system in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Degeneration of joints

What describes a benefit of using a supermarket program to educate older adults about nutrition services?

Describe the demographic trends of baby boomers in America and their contribution to the growing older adult population.

What describes an example of a nutritional risk factor that is diagnostic for the need for nutritional assistance among older adults?

The Go4Life campaign is designed to ____.

Describe specific goals of the Older Americans Nutrition Program.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -The taking of three or more medications regularly

Describe four specific risk factors and four major indicators of poor nutrition status in older adults as identified by the Nutrition Screening Initiative.

The Meals on Wheels Association of America helps to reach older adults in communities that are also fully serviced by the Older Americans Nutrition Program.

The Mini Nutritional Assessment is a basic evaluation that assesses an older adult's cognitive status, memory, and affect.

What elements would be included in the clinical component of the nutrition assessment?

Older adults often avoid feeling the loss of future by using their present time for leisure and enjoyment.

A food bank project buys irregular foods that are damaged or expired and would be thrown away and sells the food to older adults at a reduced price.

Seniors interviewed in focus groups have shown no interest in changing their eating behaviors.

Match the assistance program in the left column with the funding source in the right column. Options will be used more than once. -Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was designed to specifically assist the older population.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Food preparation, housekeeping, managing money, and shopping

The functional assessment component for a nutritional status assessment of older adults measures _____.

Match the assistance program in the right column with its type of intervention and/or available services. Options will only be used once. -Third-party payment system that covers medical expenses for seniors

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues, Services, and Programs

Global Food and Nutrition Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters

Exam 13: Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

The older population is very heterogeneous in terms of their progression through the aging process.

​Match the aging effect(s) in the left column with the organ system in the right column. Options will only be used once. -​Degeneration of joints

What describes a benefit of using a supermarket program to educate older adults about nutrition services?

Describe the demographic trends of baby boomers in America and their contribution to the growing older adult population.

What describes an example of a nutritional risk factor that is diagnostic for the need for nutritional assistance among older adults?

The Go4Life campaign is designed to ____.

Describe specific goals of the Older Americans Nutrition Program.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will only be used once.​​ -​The taking of three or more medications regularly

Describe four specific risk factors and four major indicators of poor nutrition status in older adults as identified by the Nutrition Screening Initiative.

The Meals on Wheels Association of America helps to reach older adults in communities that are also fully serviced by the Older Americans Nutrition Program.

The Mini Nutritional Assessment is a basic evaluation that assesses an older adult's cognitive status, memory, and affect.

What elements would be included in the clinical component of the nutrition assessment?

Older adults often avoid feeling the loss of future by using their present time for leisure and enjoyment.

A food bank project buys irregular foods that are damaged or expired and would be thrown away and sells the food to older adults at a reduced price.

Seniors interviewed in focus groups have shown no interest in changing their eating behaviors.

​Match the assistance program in the left column with the funding source in the right column. Options will be used more than once. -​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was designed to specifically assist the older population.

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will only be used once.​​ -Food preparation, housekeeping, managing money, and shopping

The functional assessment component for a nutritional status assessment of older adults measures _____.

Match the assistance program in the right column with its type of intervention and/or available services. Options will only be used once.​ -​Third-party payment system that covers medical expenses for seniors

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues, Services, and Programs

Global Food and Nutrition Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters

Match the aging effect(s) in the left column with the organ system in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Degeneration of joints

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -The taking of three or more medications regularly

Match the assistance program in the left column with the funding source in the right column. Options will be used more than once. -Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Food preparation, housekeeping, managing money, and shopping

Match the assistance program in the right column with its type of intervention and/or available services. Options will only be used once. -Third-party payment system that covers medical expenses for seniors