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which is a true statement about the aging population?
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a.Lifestyle, not genetics, determines one's health in later years. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




b.The aging population will increase over the next three decades in most groups with the
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exception of non-Hispanic whites. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




c.Nutritional needs change as one ages, but fluid needs do not. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




d.The prevalence of obesity in the United States is low in the population aged 65 and older.
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e.Nutrition has little effect on lifespan. - correct answer✔✔b.The aging population will increase
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over the next three decades in most groups with the exception of non-Hispanic whites.
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What are two important nutrient-related aspects to incorporate into an eating pattern as one
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ages?

a.low carbohydrate and water
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b.adequate carbohydrate and a 5% increase in energy with each decade |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




c.low fiber and adequate amino acids
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d.adequate protein and water |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




e.very low fat intake and fiber - correct answer✔✔d.adequate protein and water
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Which lifestyle habit was NOT listed in the video as a way to possibly increase lifespan and
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prevent malnutrition as one ages? |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




a.Consume more nutrients through diet. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




b.Don't smoke. |||\\\




c.Eat fewer calories.
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d.Include vitamin and mineral supplements to get adequate nutrients.
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, e.Incorporate exercise into a daily routine. - correct answer✔✔d.Include vitamin and mineral |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




supplements to get adequate nutrients. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




----- ----- increases blood flow to the brain, thereby preserving mental ability, alleviating
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depression, supporting independence, and improving quality of life. - correct |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




answer✔✔Physical Activity |||\\\




In addition to the natural loss of muscle mass that occurs as we move into our older years,
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changes in lifestyle, such as transition from employment to retirement, also account for a
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decrease in -------- --- - correct answer✔✔energy needs . |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




While energy needs decrease in older years, for the most part, nutrient needs----- ----- - correct
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answer✔✔remain the same |||\\\ |||\\\




Constipation is a common problem in later years due to a combination of certain medications, |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




decreased physical activity, low water consumption, and low ----intake. This makes eating fruits,
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vegetables, whole grains, and legumes important. - correct answer✔✔fiber |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




An estimated 10 to 20 percent of adults over the age of 50 have atrophic gastritis, a condition
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that results in less hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor in the stomach. Individuals with
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atrophic gastritis are at risk for a ------ -- deficiency. - correct answer✔✔vitamin b12
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One of the reasons that---- -- deficiency is an issue in older adults is that they drink little to no
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dairy, which is a primary source of this nutrient in the American diet. - correct
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answer✔✔vitamin D |||\\\




Low ---- status impairs appetite, taste perception, and immune function. This increases the risk
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of pneumonia and death in older adults. - correct answer✔✔zinc
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