Question

QUESTION 19

1. Senior-aged males and females need to consume more of which mineral to slow bone loss?

   		potassium.
   		iron.
   		calcium.
   		sodium.

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QUESTION 20

1. In general, it is recommended women between 19-30 years should consume between:

   		1,800 to 2,400 calories/day.
   		1,200 to 1,700 calories/day.
   		3,000 to 3,500 calories/day.
   		2,400 to 3,000 calories/day.

2 points   

QUESTION 21

1. Soluble fiber has been found to improve __________.

   		blood sugar.
   		either cholesterol or blood sugar.
   		both cholesterol and blood sugar.
   		cholesterol.

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QUESTION 22

1. Increased fat distribution around the abdominal region in senior adults makes them more susceptible to:

   		both Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
   		Type 2 diabetes.
   		cardiovascular disease.
   		thyroid cancer.

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QUESTION 23

1. Taste buds increase in size as we age.

   		True.
   		False.

Answer 1

19. Answer is calcium.

Body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones

Diary products, fish and green leafy vegetables are all rich in calcium and it strengthens bones.

20. 1800 to 2400 calories per day

21. Both cholesterol and blood sugar .

Soluble fiber may reduce blood cholesterol and sugar. It lowers cholesterol by binding to bile and taking it out of the body .It helps to improve blood glucose control, which helps to reduce risk for diabetes.

22. Both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

23. False .

As you age the number of taste buds decreases and taste buds begins to shrink. So sensitivity to the tastes declines after age 60.