BIOD 121 PORTAGE LEARNING FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|2025/2026

BIOD 121 PORTAGE LEARNING FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS|2025/2026
Explain why the quality of food is more important than the quantity of food in older adults. -
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ANSWER-
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As we age our calorie needs decline but nutrient needs are still important. To prevent w
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eight gain and disease, the quantity of food needs to decline.
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DETERMINE can be used to evaluate what - ANSWER- B B B B B B B B



an elder individual's risk for malnutrition
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Sarcopenia is a loss of what type of tissue? - ANSWER- B B B B B B B B B B Lean muscle or muscle mass
B B B B




Jill has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. What diet might her physician recommend s
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he follow to lower her blood pressure? - ANSWER-
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The DASH Diet, The Mediterranean Diet or a plant based diet
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According to the module, three factors affect an individual's aging process. These factors are li
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festyle, environment and _____________. - ANSWER-
B B B B B Heredity



Shelly is 40 years old and has been diagnosed as being overweight and hypertensive. She relie
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s on processed foods and fast food for the majority of her meals. Shelly rarely exercises and pr
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efers binge watching shows on weekends. - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B Usual aging B




Define the term Middle Adulthood. Provide two unique needs that occur during this period of
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life. - ANSWER- B B



Middle Adulthood occurs between the ages of 51 to 70 years. Two unique needs includ
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e: juggling schedules, adjusting to "empty nest syndrome" and dealing with elderly parents.
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List 2 vitamins or minerals that are lacking in a child's diet who is a vegetarian. - ANSWER-
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Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, calcium, iron and zinc are all correct
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