Question

5. What is the primary nutrition concern for a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease?

a. supplementation with vitamin B12.

b. intake of iron and folate supplements.

c. prevention of weight loss.

d. elimination of dietary aluminum.

e. treatment using the medicinal herb ginkgo biloba.

6. A seven-year-old boy who skips breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss the school bus:

a. is likely to outperform his classmates in tasks requiring concentration.

b. is less likely to become overweight.

c. will be commended by the teacher for paying close attention in class.

d. is likely to perform poorly on the tests he takes.

e. will easily make up the nutrients he missed during lunch and dinner.

7. Which of the following can increase the anti-blood clotting effect of aspirin and lead to severe hemorrhaging?

a. ginkgo biloba.

b. MAO inhibitors.

c. caffeine.

d. nicotine.

e. antacids.

Answer 1

Answer 5) c. prevention of weight loss.

People with Alzheimer's or dementia do not need a special diet. As with anyone, eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet is important for overall health. As the disease progresses, loss of appetite and weight loss may become concerns.

Answer 6)

e. will easily make up the nutrients he missed during lunch and dinner.

Answer 7)

a. ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo thins the blood and decreases its ability to form clots. A few people takingginkgo have had bleeding into the eye, brain, and lungs and excessive bleeding