Integrated Web Site to Accompany Discovering Nutrition, Second Edition

Title: Integrated Web Site to Accompany Discovering Nutrition, Second Edition

Practice Quizzes

Nutrition Science Animations

Interactive Summaries

Crossword Puzzles

Interactive Glossary

Health and Nutrition Directory

Nutrition Journals

Share Healthy Recipes

Nutrition Links

Eating Great in College

Chemistry Review

For Instructors

Feedback & Suggestions

Please read each question and select your answer from the choices provided. You must complete all of the questions in order to view your results. At the end of each exam, you have the option to e-mail your results to your instructor.

1: There is decreased saliva production in the elderly.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

2: Many studies report high levels of well-being among elders.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

3: Most cases of Alzheimer's disease begin after age 70.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

4: Maintaining adequete calcium intake reduces the rate of
	A: vitamin A synthesis
	B: hypervitaminosis
	C: age-related bone loss
	D: age-related vision loss

5: In the aging, aging skin is less able to synthesize
	A: vitamin B6, vitamin B12.
	B: vitamin A.
	C: vitamin D.
	D: calories.

6: Lead toxicity is defined as a blood level of ___ micrograms of lead per deciliter.
	A: 20
	B: 500
	C: 1000
	D: 10

7: African American and Mexican children are less likely to exhibit high blood pressure than Caucasian children.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

8: Which federal program was created to help prevent malnutrition and hunger in childhood?
	A: WEA
	B: MMC
	C: FDA
	D: WIC

9: Inadequate use of vitamin supplements by elders may result in hypervitaminosis.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

10: Children with an adequate dietary intake of iron are less likely to suffer from lead toxicity.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

11: An increase in dietary vitamin A during adolescence will help control acne.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

12: What are three nutrients of particular concern during adolescence?
	A: vitamin K, vitamin A, and iron
	B: calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin B12
	C: iron, vitamin B6, and calcium
	D: vitamin A, calcium, and iron

13: What is the first stage of adolescent growth?
	A: height
	B: weight
	C: change in body composition
	D: emotional growth

14: To control bladder and bowel problems, an older adult may be advised to
	A: restrict fatty foods.
	B: follow a bland diet
	C: increase fiber and fluid intake.
	D: all of the above

15: Which of the following does not contribute to lower absorption of calcium as one ages?
	A: atrophic gastritis
	B: a reduction in the production of intrinsic factor
	C: a loss of vitamin D receptors
	D: lactose intolerance

16: At what age do people start to lose their lean muscle mass?
	A: 30
	B: 40
	C: 45
	D: 50

17: Protein needs change as we age.
	A: True
	B: False

18: Macular degeneration affects ___ percent of people between the ages of 75 and 85.
	A: 1
	B: 6
	C: 20
	D: 80

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