QUIZ NUTRITION AND DIETETICS LECTURE

1. It is a type of change that associate with loss of teeth, decreased neuromuscular coordination, impaired
hearing and failing vision, diminished sense of taste and smell, and anorexia.
- Physiological Change
2. How many percent of calories from carbohydrates does elderly advice to get?
- 40% to 60% of calories
3. Elderly should get how many milligrams of potassium per day?
- 4,700 milligrams
4. It applies nutrition principles to delay effects of aging and disease, to aid in the management of the
physical, psychological, and psychosocial changes commonly associated with growing old.
- Geriatric Nutrition
5. It is important for the elderly to regulate bowel movements.
- Fiber
6. It is a type of change that associate with food habit, economic aspects, loneliness, lack of nutritional
knowledge.
- Socio-Psychological Change
7. It is a vital mineral that our body uses it to build strong bones and teeth.
- Calcium
8. Type of vitamins that perform many functions in the body, primarily supporting protein absorption and
cognitive function.
- Vitamin B6
9. Condition that develops when the body is deprived of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
- Malnutrition
10. It is important for people of all ages including elderly people as they help prevent inflammation which
can cause cancer, rheumatoid, arthritis, and heart disease.
- Omega- 3 Fatty acids