and All Correct Answers.
Explain why the quality of food is more important than the quantity of food in older adults. -
Answer As we age our calorie needs decline but nutrient needs are still important. To prevent
weight gain and disease, the quantity of food needs to decline.
DETERMINE can be used to evaluate what - Answer an elder individual's risk for malnutrition
Sarcopenia is a loss of what type of tissue? - Answer Lean muscle or muscle mass
Jill has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. What diet might her physician recommend
she follow to lower her blood pressure? - Answer The DASH Diet, The Mediterranean Diet or a
plant based diet
According to the module, three factors affect an individual's aging process. These factors are
lifestyle, environment and _____________. - Answer Heredity
Shelly is 40 years old and has been diagnosed as being overweight and hypertensive. She relies
on processed foods and fast food for the majority of her meals. Shelly rarely exercises and
prefers binge watching shows on weekends. - Answer Usual aging
Define the term Middle Adulthood. Provide two unique needs that occur during this period of
life. - Answer Middle Adulthood occurs between the ages of 51 to 70 years. Two unique needs
include: juggling schedules, adjusting to "empty nest syndrome" and dealing with elderly
parents.
List 2 vitamins or minerals that are lacking in a child's diet who is a vegetarian. - Answer
Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, calcium, iron and zinc are all correct
Dana is a 4-year old who wants chicken nuggets at every meal. By definition, the desire to eat
the same food at each meal is called a ____________. - Answer food jag
Jake is 5 months old. You have started to offer baby cereal on a spoon, but Jake continues to
push the food out of his mouth. What is the name for what Jake is doing, and why is it