Question

1. Government programs to address nutritional needs of older adults are:
   1. The USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
   2. Adult Day Services food programs
   3. Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
   4. The Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) of the Older Americans Act
   5. Meals on Wheels and other home-delivered meal programs
   6. All of the above

2. Approximately 28 percent of individuals older than 65 years who live independently are unable to perform one or more _______________ and 12.9 percent reported difficulties with instrumental activities of daily living without the assistance of another person or the use of physical devices.

    A) activities for daily living

          B) physical activity maneuvers

    C) mental stimulus puzzles

    D) basal body functions

3. Which of the following services provides assistance with meal preparation, transportation, bathing, and shopping?

A) Assisted living

B) Hospital

C) Homemaker

D) Meals on wheels

4. Jordan is a newly hired dietitian who needs to refer his client to the Title III Congregate Meal Program, but he could not remember the eligibility criteria for his client to participate. All of the following meet the eligibility criteria except:

A) disabled persons under the age of 60 who reside in housing facilities occupied primarily by the elderly where congregate meals are served.

B) individuals over the age of 60.

C) those who participate in a work program.

D) a spouse of any age.

E) disabled persons who reside at home and accompany older persons to meals.

5. Louise has been assessed for her ability to care for herself using the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). She should be able to perform activities such as:

A) prepare meals.

B) perform house-cleaning chores.

C) handle money and balance a checkbook.

D) All of these are correct.

Answer 1

Ans1) Correct option is A

The USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

USDA ensure meal programs meet nutritional requirements and help providers meet older adults' varying needs

Ans2) Correct option is A

Activity for daily living

Ans3) Correct option is C

Homemaker services provides assistance with meal preparation, transportation, bathing, and shopping

Ans4) Correct option is B

individuals over the age of 60

Ans5) Correct option is D

All of these are correct

The Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), which include more complex activities that are related to the ability to live independently in the community. This would include activities such as e.g., managing finances and medications, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry.