Question 1

What are some concluding statements regarding adult fruit and vegetable consumption patterns?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but generall

Question 2

Reasons why older adults do not participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  most are not eligible to participate. 
B)  the stigma of receiving assistance. 
C)  confusing paperwork. 
D)  lack of public information about eligibility requirements. 
A)  most are not eligible to participate. 
B)  the stigma of receiving assistance. 
C)  confusing paperwork. 
D)  lack of public information about eligibility requirements.

Question 3

There is no cost to the participant for meals provided through the Older Americans Nutrition Program funding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Many long-term care residents are at risk for malnutrition and dehydration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The functional assessment component of a nutrition status assessment of the elderly 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 6

Which of the following nutrition education programs relies on the Healthy Aging Guidebook and encourages older adults to take simple steps for better health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Go4Life 
B)  You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging 
C)  Eat Better & Move More 
D)  Eat Smart, Live Strong 
A)  Go4Life 
B)  You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging 
C)  Eat Better & Move More 
D)  Eat Smart, Live Strong

Question 7

Polypharmacy,which is the tendency to purchase drugs at more than 3 stores,is problematic for many older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding the nutrient needs of older Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calorie needs tend to increase. 
B)  The need for vitamin C decreases. 
C)  Consumption of nutrient-dense foods is critical. 
D)  Calcium need remains steady. 
A)  Calorie needs tend to increase. 
B)  The need for vitamin C decreases. 
C)  Consumption of nutrient-dense foods is critical. 
D)  Calcium need remains steady.

Question 9

Physiological risk factors influencing the nutritional status of older adults include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  loneliness and depression. 
B)  lack of appetite and polypharmacy. 
C)  oral health problems and physical disability. 
D)  chronic disease and alcohol abuse. 
A)  loneliness and depression. 
B)  lack of appetite and polypharmacy. 
C)  oral health problems and physical disability. 
D)  chronic disease and alcohol abuse.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a funding source for the Older Americans Nutrition Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administration on Aging 
B)  Department of Health and Human Services 
C)  Social Security Administration 
D)  All are sources 
A)  Administration on Aging 
B)  Department of Health and Human Services 
C)  Social Security Administration 
D)  All are sources

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health fair 
B)  Grocery store tour 
C)  Medical nutrition therapy 
D)  Cholesterol screening 
A)  Health fair 
B)  Grocery store tour 
C)  Medical nutrition therapy 
D)  Cholesterol screening

Question 12

Which of the following represent instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bathing, dressing, and food preparation 
B)  Housekeeping, managing money, and shopping 
C)  Eating, bathing, and walking 
D)  Grooming, dressing, and using the phone 
A)  Bathing, dressing, and food preparation 
B)  Housekeeping, managing money, and shopping 
C)  Eating, bathing, and walking 
D)  Grooming, dressing, and using the phone

Question 13

How do the leading causes of death among adults vary as we age?

Accepted Answer

Possible answers are

Question 14

Malnutrition secondary to chronic diseases is fairly common in the older population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Meals on Wheels Program is a part of the Older Americans Nutrition Program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Life expectancy has risen,in part,due to better prenatal and postnatal care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not characteristic of baby boomers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boomers have the power to change the marketplace. 
B)  Boomers are not pressed for time. 
C)  Boomers make decisions based on personal beliefs. 
D)  Boomers like nostalgia. 
A)  Boomers have the power to change the marketplace. 
B)  Boomers are not pressed for time. 
C)  Boomers make decisions based on personal beliefs. 
D)  Boomers like nostalgia.

Question 18

Although used frequently as a nutrition screen for older adults,The Mini Nutritional Assessment is not validated and is biased towards Nestle products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have been asked to serve as a nutrition education consultant for your county's Older Americans Nutrition Program.
-Based on your knowledge of the nutritional needs of the older adult,what might be the focus areas of your nutrition education efforts?

Accepted Answer

Focal areas might include:
a.Nutrient-de

Question 20

_____ percent of older adults currently live in nursing homes.

Accepted Answer

A)  4.1 
B)  7.5 
C)  11.2 
D)  17.7 
A)  4.1 
B)  7.5 
C)  11.2 
D)  17.7

What are some concluding statements regarding adult fruit and vegetable consumption patterns?

Reasons why older adults do not participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program include all of the following except

There is no cost to the participant for meals provided through the Older Americans Nutrition Program funding.

Many long-term care residents are at risk for malnutrition and dehydration.

The functional assessment component of a nutrition status assessment of the elderly measures

Which of the following nutrition education programs relies on the Healthy Aging Guidebook and encourages older adults to take simple steps for better health?

Polypharmacy,which is the tendency to purchase drugs at more than 3 stores,is problematic for many older adults.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the nutrient needs of older Americans?

Physiological risk factors influencing the nutritional status of older adults include all of the following except

Which of the following is not a funding source for the Older Americans Nutrition Program?

Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?

Which of the following represent instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)?

How do the leading causes of death among adults vary as we age?

Malnutrition secondary to chronic diseases is fairly common in the older population.

The Meals on Wheels Program is a part of the Older Americans Nutrition Program.

Life expectancy has risen,in part,due to better prenatal and postnatal care.

Which of the following is not characteristic of baby boomers?

Although used frequently as a nutrition screen for older adults,The Mini Nutritional Assessment is not validated and is biased towards Nestle products.

_____ percent of older adults currently live in nursing homes.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s 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

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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

What are some concluding statements regarding adult fruit and vegetable consumption patterns?

Reasons why older adults do not participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program include all of the following except

There is no cost to the participant for meals provided through the Older Americans Nutrition Program funding.

Many long-term care residents are at risk for malnutrition and dehydration.

The functional assessment component of a nutrition status assessment of the elderly measures

Which of the following nutrition education programs relies on the Healthy Aging Guidebook and encourages older adults to take simple steps for better health?

Polypharmacy,which is the tendency to purchase drugs at more than 3 stores,is problematic for many older adults.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the nutrient needs of older Americans?

Physiological risk factors influencing the nutritional status of older adults include all of the following except

Which of the following is not a funding source for the Older Americans Nutrition Program?

Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?

Which of the following represent instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)?

How do the leading causes of death among adults vary as we age?

Malnutrition secondary to chronic diseases is fairly common in the older population.

The Meals on Wheels Program is a part of the Older Americans Nutrition Program.

Life expectancy has risen,in part,due to better prenatal and postnatal care.

Which of the following is not characteristic of baby boomers?

Although used frequently as a nutrition screen for older adults,The Mini Nutritional Assessment is not validated and is biased towards Nestle products.

_____ percent of older adults currently live in nursing homes.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s 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

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters