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Studies of adults show that longevity is related,in part,to all of the following EXCEPT


A) weight control.
B) nutritional balance of meals.
C) short periods of sleep.
D) no or moderate alcohol intake.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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What is a common side effect from taking certain prescription drugs and consuming grapefruit juice?


A) A metallic taste in the mouth appears
B) Blood concentrations of the drugs increase
C) The bioavailability of the drugs falls substantially
D) The bioflavonoids in the juice bind to the drugs and promote formation of uric acid crystals

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Substance that is essential to the memory process


A) 5
B) 13
C) 33
D) 50
E) Energy
F) Cataracts
G) Vitamin D
H) Dysphagia
I) Beta-amyloid
J) Sarcopenia
K) Purines
L) Vitamin B12
M) Tetracycline
N) Acetylcholine
O) Osteoarthritis
P) Grapefruit juice
Q) Atrophic gastritis
R) Hydrochloric acid
S) Omega-3 fatty acids
T) Rheumatoid arthritis

U) N) and R)
V) N) and O)

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Which of the following is a feature of the stress response in men and women?


A) Women's general reactions to stress are different than those of men
B) The ability to respond is weaker in older women compared with older men
C) The secretion of epinephrine is suppressed in elderly women compared with elderly men
D) Psychological stressors such as divorce or death of a loved one are handled much less well by elderly men compared with elderly women

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Regular use of antacids is known to interfere significantly with absorption of all of the following EXCEPT


A) iron.
B) biotin.
C) folate.
D) vitamin B12.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Jimmy is 33 years old and his obese parents each have cataracts in both eyes.They rarely eat fruits or vegetables and prefer a meat and potatoes existence.To reduce his risk of developing cataracts like his parents,Jimmy should incorporate all of the following into his diet EXCEPT


A) maintaining a healthy body weight.
B) eating a variety of foods that contain carotenoids.
C) eating a variety of foods that contain vitamins C and E.
D) getting enough sleep at night to preserve the integrity of his eyes.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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The evidence from studies to date shows that nutritional interventions designed to relieve depression


A) may or may not be effective.
B) are mildly effective.
C) are moderately effective.
D) are greatly effective.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Approximately what percentage decline in basal metabolism is seen in an 80-year-old person compared with a 40-year-old?


A) 1-2
B) 2-4
C) 4-8
D) 8-16

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following foods seems to relieve rheumatoid arthritis in some people?


A) Milk
B) Olive oil
C) Iodized salt
D) Refined cereals

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is NOT among the features of osteoarthritis?


A) High BMI is a risk factor
B) Nicotine intake reduces inflammation and increases flexibility
C) It is the most common type of arthritis that disables older people
D) Weight loss improves the symptoms in the hands as well as the weight-bearing joints

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly?


A) Binge drinking is about 5 times more common in men than women
B) The prevalence of regular intake of alcohol is twice as great in women than men
C) Treatment for alcohol abuse in the elderly of both sexes is less effective than for young adults
D) Excessive use impairs memory and cognition in ways much different than for standard age-related dementia

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Stomach bacterial utilization of this nutrient increases risk for deficiency


A) 5
B) 13
C) 33
D) 50
E) Energy
F) Cataracts
G) Vitamin D
H) Dysphagia
I) Beta-amyloid
J) Sarcopenia
K) Purines
L) Vitamin B12
M) Tetracycline
N) Acetylcholine
O) Osteoarthritis
P) Grapefruit juice
Q) Atrophic gastritis
R) Hydrochloric acid
S) Omega-3 fatty acids
T) Rheumatoid arthritis

U) A) and I)
V) K) and R)

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Which of the following is NOT among the features of the Meals on Wheels program?


A) It is administered by volunteers
B) It operates at least 5 days a week
C) It provides the same social benefits as congregate meals
D) The only qualification to receive benefits is achieving the age of 60 years

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is a proposed mechanism for energy restriction and improved longevity in animals?


A) Reduced oxidative stress
B) Increased metabolic rate
C) Enhanced lipid oxidation
D) Accelerated growth and development

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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What disorder is associated with the body's breakdown of purines?


A) Gout
B) Dysphagia
C) Sarcopenia
D) Senile dementia

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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