Which is an example of a risk factor for weight loss and malnutrition in older adults?

a. decreased nutrient needs
b. vision changes
c. increased food access from supermarkets and convenience stores
d. missed meals due to medical tests
e. cardiovascular disease


d

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An example of an objective for Healthy People 2020 is to _____

a. decrease the proportion of schools that offer nutritious foods and beverages outside of school meals b. increase the consumption saturated fat c. increase the proportion of Americans with access to a store selling foods encouraged by the Dietary Guidelines d. reduce iron deficiency among men e. increase the consumption of sodium

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Fructose is converted to glucose in the liver.

a. true b. false

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What is thought to be a primary force underlying the development of eating disorders?

a. lack of will power b. pressure to conform to society's standard of beauty and acceptability c. desire to eat healthy d. hormone imbalance e. pressure from family

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The most effective method of communication to use when conveying a health-related message through an interpreter is a. as technically accurate as possible with medical terminology emphasized. b. ambiguous in content but specific in context

c. simple phrases that are easily translated. d. short, direct phrases spoken in a positive tone. e. metaphors and colloquialisms.

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