Geriatric nutrition- FINAL REVIEW- QUESTIONS- WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Which of the following are considered non-dietary risk factors for diseases. (Select all that apply). correct answer: Genetics, sedentary lifestyle, stress, age, and smoking List at least 5 barriers to food intake experienced by older adults. correct answer: Social factors, poly pharmacy, declining mental health, food preferences, and many chronic and acute illnesses. What is the Adequate Intake level for fiber based on calorie intake? correct answer: 14g of fiber per 1000 calories True or False? A low complex carbohydrate/fiber intake is considered a dietary risk factor for cancers correct answer: True Which of the following is a great source of Vitamin K? Milk, carrots, dark green leafy vegetables, and steak correct answer: Dark leafy green vegetables T/F? The RDA of 0.8g of protein per kilogram of body weight is likely adequate to support healthy muscle growth in the majority of healthy older adults. correct answer: False Define senescence correct answer: It is the gradual deteriation of biological characteristics as people age, such as cell reproduction and organ growth All of the following are true about the geriatric population in America EXCEPT: correct answer: The older adult p