LAST NUTRITION QUIZ WOOOOOOOOOOO

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Q: What is the aging process?
A: The aging process is not a disease; it cannot be prevented, but it can be influenced by lifestyle factors.

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Q: What age group is considered an adult?
A: People aged 18-65 are considered adults.

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Q: At what age is someone considered an older adult?
A: Individuals aged 65 and above are considered older adults.

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Q: How does life expectancy vary?
A: Life expectancy varies by sex and race or ethnic background, with women having a longer life expectancy than men.

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Q: What factors influence life expectancy?
A: Advances in medicine, improved sanitation, genetics, and effective medical devices.

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Q: What is longevity?
A: Longevity is related to the length of life span but also the ability to live with happiness, enjoyment, and a sense of well-being.

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Q: How does aging affect the incidence of disease?
A: The incidence of disease increases with age due to the cumulative effects of health habits and exposure to behavioral risks.

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Q: How do calorie needs change with age?
A: Calorie needs decrease as one ages.

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Q: What are the benefits of staying physically active while aging?
A: Maintaining or gaining muscle mass, reduced risk of depression, falls, fractures, and improved cognition and bone mass.

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Q: What are some biological changes due to aging?
A: Lowered stomach acidity, decreased lean muscle mass, redistribution of fat, and a decreased sense of thirst.

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Q: What nutritional changes occur as one ages?
A: Decreased absorption of vitamin B12, increased protein needs, decreased energy needs, and increased risk of dehydration.

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Q: Which nutrients are of public health concern for older adults?
A: Vitamin D, calcium, fiber, and potassium.

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Q: What is the best way to get needed nutrients?
A: Through a healthy dietary pattern, with supplements used when necessary to enhance dietary intake.

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Q: What are the physical activity recommendations for older adults?
A: 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week and resistance and balance exercises at least twice a week.

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Q: What is the main cause of health disparities?
A: Immense economic inequalities, often rooted in the legacy of colonialism.

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Q: What is the United Nations’ Human Development Index?
A: A measure of life expectancy, education, and per capita income, monitored through key environmental, health, and behavioral factors.

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Q: What is malnutrition measured by?
A: Rates of underweight, stunting, wasting, and overweight.

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Q: How does malnutrition affect the population globally?
A: Undernutrition, stunting, and wasting are decreasing worldwide, but rates of overweight and diabetes are increasing.

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Q: How do fetal adaptations affect health?
A: Fetal adaptations can affect body size and disease risk later in life.

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Q: What are the effects of marasmus?
A: Caused by a lack of energy, leading to a “skin and bones” appearance as the body breaks down muscle and tissue for energy.

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Q: What are the effects of kwashiorkor?
A: Caused by a lack of protein, leading to edema (swelling), a "moon-shaped face," and a round, distended belly.

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Q: What is the global undernutrition rate?
A: 1 in 10 people across the globe are undernourished, and in low human development areas, up to 45% of children under age 5 suffer from undernutrition.

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Q: What percentage of young children and pregnant women are iron deficient globally?
A: 30-40% of young children and pregnant women are iron deficient.

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