Chapter 19 Clicker Questions Chapter 19: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: The Later Years © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc Currently, the human life span is a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc 74.2 years 78.8 years 114 years 122 years Currently, the human life span is a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc 74.2 years 78.8 years 114 years 122 years According to the error theories of aging, which of the following conditions results in the defective protein cross-linkages and loss of tissue structure and function associated with aging? a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc xerostomia macular degeneration glycosylation achlorhydria According to the error theories of aging, which of the following conditions results in the defective protein cross-linkages and loss of tissue structure and function associated with aging? a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc xerostomia macular degeneration glycosylation achlorhydria Which of the following lifestyle choices is most strongly associated with premature aging and premature death? a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc smoking alcohol consumption excessive energy intake a sedentary lifestyle Which of the following lifestyle choices is most strongly associated with premature aging and premature death? a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc smoking alcohol consumption excessive energy intake a sedentary lifestyle Abnormal taste perception is clinically known as a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc dysgeusia dysphagia dyspnea dysmorphia Abnormal taste perception is clinically known as a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc dysgeusia dysphagia dyspnea dysmorphia Current research suggests that, compared to younger adults, older adults have an increased need for a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc energy fat carbohydrate protein Current research suggests that, compared to younger adults, older adults have an increased need for a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc energy fat carbohydrate protein As compared to the RDA for younger adults, the RDA for older adults is increased for which of the following micronutrients? a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc vitamin B12 vitamin D vitamin A iron As compared to the RDA for younger adults, the RDA for older adults is increased for which of the following micronutrients? a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc vitamin B12 vitamin D vitamin A iron Antioxidant supplements have shown promise in some studies for delaying the progression of a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc osteoporosis macular degeneration Alzheimer's disease all of the above Antioxidant supplements have shown promise in some studies for delaying the progression of a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc osteoporosis macular degeneration Alzheimer's disease all of the above Which of the following statements about antibiotic medications is true? a) Consumption of iron supplements can reduce the absorption of certain antibiotics b) Consumption of yogurt and other probiotic foods and supplements should be avoided when taking antibiotics c) Vitamin E supplementation should be avoided by people who are taking antibiotic medications, because of concerns about an increased risk for bleeding d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc All of the above are true Which of the following statements about antibiotic medications is true? a) b) Consumption of iron supplements can reduce the absorption of certain antibiotics Consumption of yogurt and other probiotic foods and supplements should be avoided when taking antibiotics c) Vitamin E supplementation should be avoided by people who are taking antibiotic medications, because of concerns about an increased risk for bleeding d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc All of the above are true A very elderly couple walk to the local senior center every Monday morning, when the center provides day-old baked goods from local stores to seniors free of charge The spouses are very affectionate and caring of each other, are dressed in clean, if worn, clothes, and are well groomed However, both are severely underweight Which of the following factors is most likely to be contributing to their underweight? a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc immobility elder abuse or neglect food insecurity social isolation A very elderly couple walk to the local senior center every Monday morning, when the center provides day-old baked goods from local stores to seniors free of charge The spouses are very affectionate and caring of each other, are dressed in clean, if worn, clothes, and are well groomed However, both are severely underweight Which of the following factors is most likely to be contributing to their underweight? a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc immobility elder abuse or neglect food insecurity social isolation Providing cookies and lemonade to a terminally ill patient is an example of a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc long-term care geriatric care palliative care inappropriate care Providing cookies and lemonade to a terminally ill patient is an example of a) b) c) d) © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc long-term care geriatric care palliative care inappropriate care ... years 122 years According to the error theories of aging, which of the following conditions results in the defective protein cross-linkages and loss of tissue structure and function associated with... achlorhydria According to the error theories of aging, which of the following conditions results in the defective protein cross-linkages and loss of tissue structure and function associated with... medications is true? a) Consumption of iron supplements can reduce the absorption of certain antibiotics b) Consumption of yogurt and other probiotic foods and supplements should be avoided when