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Aging and Healthy Eating After 50

1. Using brain scans to learn if cognitive changes can be related to structural changes in the brain, Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging scientists discovered that people who remain healthy and maintain good brain function late in life lose an insignificant amount of brain volume.

A. True B. False

2. Which approach to aging research involves comparing two or more similar species that have very different life spans to understand how the longer-lived species has resistance to basic aging processes?

A. Lifespan analysis B. Comparative biology C. Aging biology D. Species comparison

3. Most longevity genes identified thus far influence one of three pathways in a cell. These pathways include which of the following?

A. Insulin/IGF-1 B. Sirtuins C. mTOR D. All of the above

4. Epigenetics research looks at how your environment, over time can affect how your genes work and influence your development, health and aging.

A. True B. False

5. Free radicals are implicated in many disorders linked with advancing age, including which of the following?

A. Cancer B. Atherosclerosis C. Cataracts D. Neurodegeneration E. All of the above

6. Results from a limited number of human clinical trials involving antioxidants generally have supported the premise that adding antioxidants to the diet will support longer life

A. True B. False

7. Two studies of calorie restriction in non-human primates have had intriguing results, including all of the following, EXCEPT?

A. An improved quality of lifespan B. A notably decreased and/or delayed onset of age-related diseases compared to the control group of normal eaters C. Calorie-restricted rhesus monkeys had three times fewer age-related diseases compared to the control group D. Monkeys on a restricted diet had fewer age-related deaths compared to their normal fed controls

8. Which compound that is found naturally in grapes, wine, and nuts may mimic the effects of calorie restriction?

A. Rapamycin B. Telomerase C. Resveratrol D. None of the above

9. In the USDA Food Patterns, eating the smallest amount suggested from each food group gives you about 1,600 calories. The largest amount has 2,800 calories.

A. True B. False

10. A woman over 50 who is somewhat active needs how many calories a day?

A. 1600 calories B. 1800 calories C. 2000 - 2200 calories D. 2200 - 2400 calories

11. All of the following are tips for adding fiber to the diet, EXCEPT?

A. Eat cooked dry beans, peas, and lentils often B. Dietary supplements are preferred fiber sources to food for the senior population C. Leave skins on your fruits and vegetables if possible D. Eat whole-grain breads and cereals

12. Older people must take extra care to keep their food safe to eat. One tip is to make sure food gets into the refrigerator no more than 2 hours after it is cooked.

A. True B. False

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