NS 1410 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
• Nutrition changes in elderly related to:
♣ Weight loss
♣ Osteoporosis
♣ Arthritis
♣ Constipation
♣ Alzheimer's
♣ Polypharmacy - correct answer- Weight loss- fewer
proteins received Osteoporosis - Vitamins D and Ca
supplementation Arthritis -Weight control and nutrient balance
Constipation - Fluid and insoluble fiber
Dementia - lower risk with antioxidants, certain unsaturated
fats, FA's, folate, B12 and healthy weight
Polypharmacy- interaction can be harmful and should be
monitored, may interact with nutrients, appetite and increase
loss of nutrients
,Benefits of breastmilk, especially colostrum - correct
answer- Colostrum: First milk produced; rich in proteins,
antibodies, vitamins, minerals
Benefits of fiber - correct answer- Reduced risk of
colon cancer
Benefits of physical activity - correct answer-
Benefits of vegetarian diets & nutrients of concern for
vegetarians - correct answer- Restricting the diet to
food of plant origin
Benefits: Lower intake of fat and total energy
Lower blood pressure
reduced risk of HBP
fewer digestive problems
reduced risk of kidney disease, stones and gallstones
Concerns: Being low in protein, Vitamin B12,D and riboflavin B2
and Minerals Fe,Cl,Zn
BMI classifications and what risks are associated with each
category - correct answer-
, Body composition and what affects it and components of (lean
muscle mass, etc.) - correct answer-
C 1-3
Macronutrients and their functions - correct answer-
Causes and characteristics of marasmus and kwashiorkor -
correct answer- Protein malnutrition:
Marasmus: extreme inadequate intake of protein, energy, and
other nutrients
Kwashiorkor: Extremely LOW protein intake but still getting
ADEQUATE calories
Chapter 4-7 - correct answer- Carbohydrates, Fats,
Proteins and Metabolism
Chapter 8-12 - correct answer- Vitamins and Minerals
Chapter 17,18 and 19 - correct answer- Nutrition
through the Lifecycle
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
• Nutrition changes in elderly related to:
♣ Weight loss
♣ Osteoporosis
♣ Arthritis
♣ Constipation
♣ Alzheimer's
♣ Polypharmacy - correct answer- Weight loss- fewer
proteins received Osteoporosis - Vitamins D and Ca
supplementation Arthritis -Weight control and nutrient balance
Constipation - Fluid and insoluble fiber
Dementia - lower risk with antioxidants, certain unsaturated
fats, FA's, folate, B12 and healthy weight
Polypharmacy- interaction can be harmful and should be
monitored, may interact with nutrients, appetite and increase
loss of nutrients
,Benefits of breastmilk, especially colostrum - correct
answer- Colostrum: First milk produced; rich in proteins,
antibodies, vitamins, minerals
Benefits of fiber - correct answer- Reduced risk of
colon cancer
Benefits of physical activity - correct answer-
Benefits of vegetarian diets & nutrients of concern for
vegetarians - correct answer- Restricting the diet to
food of plant origin
Benefits: Lower intake of fat and total energy
Lower blood pressure
reduced risk of HBP
fewer digestive problems
reduced risk of kidney disease, stones and gallstones
Concerns: Being low in protein, Vitamin B12,D and riboflavin B2
and Minerals Fe,Cl,Zn
BMI classifications and what risks are associated with each
category - correct answer-
, Body composition and what affects it and components of (lean
muscle mass, etc.) - correct answer-
C 1-3
Macronutrients and their functions - correct answer-
Causes and characteristics of marasmus and kwashiorkor -
correct answer- Protein malnutrition:
Marasmus: extreme inadequate intake of protein, energy, and
other nutrients
Kwashiorkor: Extremely LOW protein intake but still getting
ADEQUATE calories
Chapter 4-7 - correct answer- Carbohydrates, Fats,
Proteins and Metabolism
Chapter 8-12 - correct answer- Vitamins and Minerals
Chapter 17,18 and 19 - correct answer- Nutrition
through the Lifecycle
