GERIATRIC NUTRITION- FINAL
REVIEW CORRECT 100%
Which of the following are considered non-dietary risk factors for diseases. (Select all
that apply). - ANSWERGenetics, sedentary lifestyle, stress, age, and smoking
List at least 5 barriers to food intake experienced by older adults. - ANSWERSocial
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? - ANSWER14g of
fiber per 1000 calories
True or False? A low complex carbohydrate/fiber intake is considered a dietary risk
factor for cancers - ANSWERTrue
Which of the following is a great source of Vitamin K?
Milk, carrots, dark green leafy vegetables, and steak - ANSWERDark 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. - ANSWERFalse
Define senescence - ANSWERIt 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: -
ANSWERThe older adult population is becoming LESS racially and ethnically diverse.
Which nutrient is at high risk for malabsorption if Proton Pump Inhibitors are used for
more than 9-months? - ANSWERVitamin B12
______________, i.e. any disruption in normal swallowing, can elicit a feeling of anxiety
and panic during meal time. - ANSWERDysphagia
Match the recommendation below with the correct type of fat. (Please make sure you
click on those down arrows in the blank boxes so you can see the choices). -
ANSWERNo more than 8-10% of total calories: saturated fats
~10% of total calories: polyunsaturated fats
10-15% of total calories: monounsaturated fats
20-35% of total calories: total fat AMDR
, Drag and drop the possible answers below to the correct essential fatty acid's box. -
ANSWERLinoleic acid: more pro-inflammatory in nature, vegetable oils are a good
source (like safflower and corn oil), omega-6 fatty acid
Alpha-Linolenic acid: more anti-inflammatory in nature, flaxseeds are a good source,
omega-3 fatty acid, precursor for EPA and DHA, needed for neurologic growth and
development
All of the following represent current theories of aging EXCEPT: - ANSWERHigh energy
intakes slow body breakdown.
Match the minority group to the correct challenges/characteristics associated with the
group when compared to all older Americans. - ANSWERHispanic Americans: Less
educated, higher poverty rate, higher rate of diabetes, lower rate of CVD, cancer, lung
disease, and stroke.
African American: Higher poverty rate, higher rate of hypertension, higher rate without
private health insurance, similar life expectancy.
Native Americans: Higher prevalence of multiple chronic conditions including diabetes
and stroke, lower life expectancy, less access to healthcare.
Match the change in body composition or physiologic function to the correct impact on
diet and nutrient requirements. (Please make sure you click on the down arrows in the
blank boxes so you can see the choices). - ANSWERDecreased muscle mass:
Decreased need for energy and increased need for high-quality protein
Decreased skin capacity of cholecalciferol synthesis: Increased need for vitamin D
supplementation
Decreased kidney ability to concentrate urine, increased constipation, and reduced
thirst sensation: Correct match:
Increased needs for fluids
Increased dry skin due to atrophy of sweat glands: Increased need for essential fatty
acids
Drag and drop the services below to the correct category (Health Promotion or Disease
Prevention). - ANSWERHealth Promotion: Nutrition education programs
Congregate meal services,
home-delivered meal services,
deliberate actions that are taken with the intent of moving an individual to a higher level
of wellness,
community exercise classes
Disease Prevention: Serum lipid profile screening,
Vaccinations,
Deferral or elimination of medical illnesses and conditions through appropriate
interventions with the goal of improving health and quality of life,
medical Nutrition Therapy intervention to reverse pre-diabetes and hypertension
Match the labs associated with assessing the nutrient to the nutrient itself. -
ANSWERVitamin B12: Serum levels, methylmalonic acid, Holo-TCII, serum
homocysteine levels. Used to identify pernicious and megaloblastic anemia.
REVIEW CORRECT 100%
Which of the following are considered non-dietary risk factors for diseases. (Select all
that apply). - ANSWERGenetics, sedentary lifestyle, stress, age, and smoking
List at least 5 barriers to food intake experienced by older adults. - ANSWERSocial
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? - ANSWER14g of
fiber per 1000 calories
True or False? A low complex carbohydrate/fiber intake is considered a dietary risk
factor for cancers - ANSWERTrue
Which of the following is a great source of Vitamin K?
Milk, carrots, dark green leafy vegetables, and steak - ANSWERDark 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. - ANSWERFalse
Define senescence - ANSWERIt 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: -
ANSWERThe older adult population is becoming LESS racially and ethnically diverse.
Which nutrient is at high risk for malabsorption if Proton Pump Inhibitors are used for
more than 9-months? - ANSWERVitamin B12
______________, i.e. any disruption in normal swallowing, can elicit a feeling of anxiety
and panic during meal time. - ANSWERDysphagia
Match the recommendation below with the correct type of fat. (Please make sure you
click on those down arrows in the blank boxes so you can see the choices). -
ANSWERNo more than 8-10% of total calories: saturated fats
~10% of total calories: polyunsaturated fats
10-15% of total calories: monounsaturated fats
20-35% of total calories: total fat AMDR
, Drag and drop the possible answers below to the correct essential fatty acid's box. -
ANSWERLinoleic acid: more pro-inflammatory in nature, vegetable oils are a good
source (like safflower and corn oil), omega-6 fatty acid
Alpha-Linolenic acid: more anti-inflammatory in nature, flaxseeds are a good source,
omega-3 fatty acid, precursor for EPA and DHA, needed for neurologic growth and
development
All of the following represent current theories of aging EXCEPT: - ANSWERHigh energy
intakes slow body breakdown.
Match the minority group to the correct challenges/characteristics associated with the
group when compared to all older Americans. - ANSWERHispanic Americans: Less
educated, higher poverty rate, higher rate of diabetes, lower rate of CVD, cancer, lung
disease, and stroke.
African American: Higher poverty rate, higher rate of hypertension, higher rate without
private health insurance, similar life expectancy.
Native Americans: Higher prevalence of multiple chronic conditions including diabetes
and stroke, lower life expectancy, less access to healthcare.
Match the change in body composition or physiologic function to the correct impact on
diet and nutrient requirements. (Please make sure you click on the down arrows in the
blank boxes so you can see the choices). - ANSWERDecreased muscle mass:
Decreased need for energy and increased need for high-quality protein
Decreased skin capacity of cholecalciferol synthesis: Increased need for vitamin D
supplementation
Decreased kidney ability to concentrate urine, increased constipation, and reduced
thirst sensation: Correct match:
Increased needs for fluids
Increased dry skin due to atrophy of sweat glands: Increased need for essential fatty
acids
Drag and drop the services below to the correct category (Health Promotion or Disease
Prevention). - ANSWERHealth Promotion: Nutrition education programs
Congregate meal services,
home-delivered meal services,
deliberate actions that are taken with the intent of moving an individual to a higher level
of wellness,
community exercise classes
Disease Prevention: Serum lipid profile screening,
Vaccinations,
Deferral or elimination of medical illnesses and conditions through appropriate
interventions with the goal of improving health and quality of life,
medical Nutrition Therapy intervention to reverse pre-diabetes and hypertension
Match the labs associated with assessing the nutrient to the nutrient itself. -
ANSWERVitamin B12: Serum levels, methylmalonic acid, Holo-TCII, serum
homocysteine levels. Used to identify pernicious and megaloblastic anemia.
