11. The number of calories per day supplied as carbohydrate for older adults who require 2000 kcal per day would be

a. 450 to 650.

b. 750 to 1250.

c. 900 to 1300.

d. 1100 to 1450.

2000 kcal divided by 45% to 65 % = 900 to 1300 calories per day.

12. The older adult’s diet should include adequate carbohydrates to

a. provide a substrate for vitamins and minerals.

b. support normal brain function.

c. provide building material for muscle mass.

d. maintain blood glucose level.

13. It may be advisable for an older adult to take a vitamin or mineral supplement

a. daily.

b. weekly.

c. if he or she has been ill.

d. if he or she is under stress.

14. Contributing factors for osteoporosis include

a. inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake.

b. increased estrogen after menopause.

c. excess weight.

d. excess iron intake.

15. Physiologic problems of older adults include

a. diarrhea.

b. increased salivary secretions.

c. decreased thirst and taste sensations.

d. increased muscle tone.

16. An older adult is most likely to have inadequate nutrient intake if he or she lives

a. in a retirement community.

b. with a spouse.

c. alone.

d. with family.

17. The Older Americans Act provides home-delivered meals for those who

a. cannot afford food.

b. prefer not to leave home.

c. are ill or disabled.

d. are malnourished.

18. The Older Americans Act provides

a. congregate and home-delivered meals.

b. meals served at shelters and community centers.

c. meals served at care facilities and hospices.

d. meals for homeless older adults.

19. Congregate meals are most often served at a

a. church.

b. senior center.

c. nursing home.

d. hospital.

20. The congregate meal for seniors is

a. breakfast.

b. the noon meal.

c. the evening meal.

d. decided by the center.