Question 1

For adults over 50,health promotion efforts should seek to preserve independence,productivity,and personal fulfillment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The drugs most widely used by the elderly are those that treat

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis pain. 
B)  gastrointestinal problems. 
C)  respiratory diseases. 
D)  cardiac disorders. 
A)  arthritis pain. 
B)  gastrointestinal problems. 
C)  respiratory diseases. 
D)  cardiac disorders.

Question 3

The most important goal of health promotion and disease prevention for adults as they age is maintaining health and functional independence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The major features of the modified MyPyramid for Older Adults include

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer whole foods. 
B)  the addition of medications. 
C)  the addition of reduced-lactose alternatives to the milk group. 
D)  a de-emphasis on physical activity due to their frailty. 
A)  fewer whole foods. 
B)  the addition of medications. 
C)  the addition of reduced-lactose alternatives to the milk group. 
D)  a de-emphasis on physical activity due to their frailty.

Question 6

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.
-How might the nutrition information be shared?

Accepted Answer

The information could be shared in a fac

Question 7

Describe the demographic trends in aging in America and the potential impact on health care services.

Accepted Answer

The number of elderly (aged 65 years and

Question 8

Why do Okinawans enjoy one of the longest life spans of anyone on earth?

Accepted Answer

Okinawan elders have one of the longest

Question 9

Which of the following is not a nutritional risk factor(s)considered diagnostic for the need for assistance among older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression or loneliness 
B)  Low income 
C)  Shopping difficulties 
D)  Widowhood 
A)  Depression or loneliness 
B)  Low income 
C)  Shopping difficulties 
D)  Widowhood

Question 10

The number of older adults (aged 65+)in the U.S.is expected to _____ 2030.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase by 50% by 
B)  nearly double by 
C)  increase by 200% or triple by 
D)  stay the same until 
A)  increase by 50% by 
B)  nearly double by 
C)  increase by 200% or triple by 
D)  stay the same until

Question 11

What is the Mini Nutritional Assessment?

Accepted Answer

The MNA is a validated screening tool fo

Question 12

As _____ prevention,nutrition can lessen risks from chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  essential 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  essential

Question 13

Nationwide about half of all seniors live in rural areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Mini Nutrition Assessment was

Accepted Answer

A)  designed to replace the use of the Nutrition Screening Initiative checklist. 
B)  developed by the USDA as a part of the Older Americans Act. 
C)  designed to address both functional ability and self-perception of health status. 
D)  validated for use only on older adults. 
A)  designed to replace the use of the Nutrition Screening Initiative checklist. 
B)  developed by the USDA as a part of the Older Americans Act. 
C)  designed to address both functional ability and self-perception of health status. 
D)  validated for use only on older adults.

Question 15

A typical Title III meal pattern would include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 oz meat or meat alternative 
B)  2 half-cup portions of fruits and vegetables 
C)  1 tsp of butter or margarine 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  3 oz meat or meat alternative 
B)  2 half-cup portions of fruits and vegetables 
C)  1 tsp of butter or margarine 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c

Question 16

The life expectancy for women doesn't vary with race or ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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.
-How could you specifically incorporate the Modified MyPyramid for Older Adults into a lesson?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary greatly;the

Question 19

The eligibility requirements for receiving meals at a congregate feeding site include

Accepted Answer

A)  being over 60 years of age. 
B)  economic hardship. 
C)  medical disability. 
D)  nutritional risk. 
A)  being over 60 years of age. 
B)  economic hardship. 
C)  medical disability. 
D)  nutritional risk.

Question 20

List the national goals for health promotion for adults.

Accepted Answer

The most important goal of health promot

For adults over 50,health promotion efforts should seek to preserve independence,productivity,and personal fulfillment.

The drugs most widely used by the elderly are those that treat

The most important goal of health promotion and disease prevention for adults as they age is maintaining health and functional independence.

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

The major features of the modified MyPyramid for Older Adults include

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. -How might the nutrition information be shared?

Describe the demographic trends in aging in America and the potential impact on health care services.

Why do Okinawans enjoy one of the longest life spans of anyone on earth?

Which of the following is not a nutritional risk factor(s)considered diagnostic for the need for assistance among older adults?

The number of older adults (aged 65+)in the U.S.is expected to _____ 2030.

What is the Mini Nutritional Assessment?

As _____ prevention,nutrition can lessen risks from chronic diseases.

Nationwide about half of all seniors live in rural areas.

The Mini Nutrition Assessment was

A typical Title III meal pattern would include which of the following?

The life expectancy for women doesn't vary with race or ethnicity.

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

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. -How could you specifically incorporate the Modified MyPyramid for Older Adults into a lesson?

The eligibility requirements for receiving meals at a congregate feeding site include

List the national goals for health promotion for adults.

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

For adults over 50,health promotion efforts should seek to preserve independence,productivity,and personal fulfillment.

The drugs most widely used by the elderly are those that treat

The most important goal of health promotion and disease prevention for adults as they age is maintaining health and functional independence.

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

The major features of the modified MyPyramid for Older Adults include

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. -How might the nutrition information be shared?

Describe the demographic trends in aging in America and the potential impact on health care services.

Why do Okinawans enjoy one of the longest life spans of anyone on earth?

Which of the following is not a nutritional risk factor(s)considered diagnostic for the need for assistance among older adults?

The number of older adults (aged 65+)in the U.S.is expected to _____ 2030.

What is the Mini Nutritional Assessment?

As _____ prevention,nutrition can lessen risks from chronic diseases.

Nationwide about half of all seniors live in rural areas.

The Mini Nutrition Assessment was

A typical Title III meal pattern would include which of the following?

The life expectancy for women doesn't vary with race or ethnicity.

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

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. -How could you specifically incorporate the Modified MyPyramid for Older Adults into a lesson?

The eligibility requirements for receiving meals at a congregate feeding site include

List the national goals for health promotion for adults.

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