5. Which of the following is generally true about managing obesity in the elderly? a. Every effort should be made to reduce body weight because it will reduce risk of mortality b. Focus on healthy dietary choices rather than weight loss c. Avoid physical activity due to risk of falling d. Take calcium and vitamin D supplements because it will reduce sarcopenic obesity. 6. ______is the primary antioxidant found in cell membranes. a. Vitamin E b. Vitamin C c. Omega 3 fat d. β-carotene 7. Which of the following measures would be most useful for assessing changes in muscle mass in an older adult? a. BMI b. calf circumference c. stadiometer d. skinfolds thickness 8. Why are PEG tubes often used in patients with dementia? a. Life expectancy is extended. b. The burden for the caregiver is lessened. c. Risk of infection is reduced. d. all of the above

5. Which of the following is generally true about managing obesity in the elderly? a. Every effort should be made to reduce body weight because it will reduce risk of mortality b. Focus on healthy dietary choices rather than weight loss c. Avoid physical activity due to risk of falling d. Take calcium and vitamin D supplements because it will reduce sarcopenic obesity. 6. ______is the primary antioxidant found in cell membranes. a. Vitamin E b. Vitamin C c. Omega 3 fat d. β-carotene 7. Which of the following measures would be most useful for assessing changes in muscle mass in an older adult? a. BMI b. calf circumference c. stadiometer d. skinfolds thickness 8. Why are PEG tubes often used in patients with dementia? a. Life expectancy is extended. b. The burden for the caregiver is lessened. c. Risk of infection is reduced. d. all of the above

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

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Chapter13: Nutrition Through The Life Span: Later Adulthood

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