Exam 18: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Which of the following groups is at the LOWEST risk for lactose intolerance?

A deficiency of folate and vitamin B₁₂ can result in increased serum homocysteine, thereby increasing the risk of:

Tai Chi and yoga:

In 2001, approximately ________ Canadians were 65 years of age or older.

What would you say to someone from another country if they asked you about the change in quality of life of older Canadians ?

Imagine you have been asked to lobby for a community organization interested in starting a community-based food program for older adults. What are some possible arguments you could use in support of the program?

For which of the following nutrients does absorption increase with age?

Edward is a 73-year-old male who has come to you for some nutritional advice. He has recently downloaded an application on his phone where he can track his diet and get a report. He would like to know what he should be consuming on a daily basis with respect to macronutrient and micronutrient intakes. He would also like to take a multivitamin/multimineral supplement and wants to know if this is advisable. If yes, he would like to know what he should be looking for in a supplement. He is also wondering if he should be taking any individual nutrient or non-traditional supplements. How would you advise him?

The concurrent use of five or more medications is termed:

Achlorhydria may lead to which of the following?

Burt has recently been diagnosed with xerostomia. Which of the following foods would be most appropriate to serve at breakfast?

A 72-year-old patient has been prescribed anticoagulant drugs. They are also taking a multivitamin/multimineral supplement designed for adults 19-50 years. What is a potential concern with this course of action?

An individual has recently been diagnosed with achlorhydria. Why would their doctor recommend a vitamin B₁₂ supplement?

Discuss the importance of body weight in the health of older adults. What barriers to a healthy body weight are common in older adults? What interventions are appropriate to help older adults achieve and maintain a healthy body weight?

John's estimated energy expenditure at 25 years of age was 2 900 kilocalories per day. John is now 68 years old. Approximately what would be his estimated total daily energy expenditure assuming he follow the expected pattern?

An elderly patient comes to you with their caregiver and appears to be anxious and depressed. You note that they are also underweight and have not washed in quite a while. What would you expect is happening? Justify your response. What course of action could you take?

Aging may be linked to a progressive accumulation of free radicals. This theory is categorized as:

One of the most serious risks associated with osteoporosis is:

Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate high-protein food for an older adult suffering from gum disease?

The fastest-growing Canadian population subgroup is: