1. Weight loss in older adults a. is often reversible. b. is associated with aging and therefore untreatable. c. is not

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1. Weight loss in older adults
a. is often reversible.
b. is associated with aging and therefore untreatable.
c. is not as big of a concern as weight gain.
2. The term used for medical treatment that is designed to
reduce and prevent suffering without seeking to cure the disease is
__________.
a. artificial nutrition
b. PEG feeding
c. palliative care
d. hormone replacement therapy
3. The RDA for calcium is highest for which age group?
a. Adolescents
b. Adults (age 19 to 50)
c. Older adult woman, age 50 to 70
d. Older adults (age 70 and above)
4. The process of bone mineral reserves being dissolved and
rebuilt continuously throughout a person’s lifespan is known as
____.
a. osteoporosis
b. bone turnover
c. ossification
d. resorption
5. In older adults, changes in olfaction are commonly due
to
a. dehydration.
b. vitamin deficiencies.
c. environmental damage to olfactory neurons.
d. all of the above.
6. Taking vitamin B12 supplements at doses well above the
RDA is
a. dangerous and should be avoided.
b. appropriate for those who are at risk for gastritis.
c. a common strategy for treating pernicious anemia.
d. may mask a microcytic anemia.
7. Some people cannot consume milk. Which of the following
alternative foods will provide calcium AND vitamin D to support
bone health?
a. Spinach
b. Walnuts
c. Sardines
d. Mushrooms
8. Smoking is associated with increased risk for
a. cancer
b. osteoporosis
c. cardiovascular disease
d. gastritis
e. all of the above
9. Sarcopenia can increase the risk of which of the
following conditions?
a. declining oral health and tooth loss
b. dehydration
c. osteoporosis
d. all of the above
10. Recommendations for older adults with sarcopenia
include
a. avoid weight bearing activities as they can cause injury.
b. eat fewer kilocalories to reduce body weight.
c. strive for a protein intake slightly above the RDA.
d. take a calcium and vitamin D supplement.