Set of flashcards Nutrition-Alcohol

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Category	Nutrition
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The diets of adults tend to be low in ____

vitamin E

calcium

fibre

all of the above

The reason the indidence of obesity increases with age is that:

the basal metabolic rate decreases with age

physica lactivity ofteh decreases with age

energy intake exceeds energy expenditures

all of the above

The immune system becomes less efficient with age, so it is especially important to consume adequate _____and _________, nutrients that contribute to immune function.

vitamin A , vitamin B6

protein, zinc

zinc, iodine

vitamin A, vitamin K

Which of the following does not describe a physiological change of ageing?

decreases in digestion and absorption capacity

reduction in lean body mass

lower basal metabolism

increase in taste sensitivity

To maintain optimal nutritional status and helathy weigh, the diet of an older person should have a _______ nutrient density and be _________ in energy content

low; high

high; low

high; moderate

high, high

Nutrition programs such as community meals ar home -delivered meals provide which of the following?

an improved nutritional status

a social atmosphere

an economical meal for low-income elderly

all of the above

During ageing, the needs for vitamins and minerals

continually fluctuate

greatly decrease

somewhat increase in some cases

greatly increase

Alcohol is digested in the

stomach

small intestine

liver

none of the above, alcohol requires no digestion