Question 1

A nutritional study of elderly sportsmen demonstrated a correlation between maximum oxygen uptake as a measure of physical fitness and

Accepted Answer

A)  folic acid. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  vitamin E. 
D)  vitamin C. 
A)  folic acid. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  vitamin E. 
D)  vitamin C.

Question 2

A longitudinal study of the health and lifestyles of Harvard men found

Accepted Answer

A)  they could not offset an inherited tendency toward early death with exercise. 
B)  they could reduce the negative effects of cigarette smoking with exercise. 
C)  they created better health with exercise but did not affect longevity. 
D)  humility caused them to be healthy and lived longer. 
A)  they could not offset an inherited tendency toward early death with exercise. 
B)  they could reduce the negative effects of cigarette smoking with exercise. 
C)  they created better health with exercise but did not affect longevity. 
D)  humility caused them to be healthy and lived longer.

Question 3

Gender comparisons regarding heart attacks show

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A)  women are more likely to suffer heart attacks before age 65. 
B)  men are more likely to suffer heart attacks after age 65. 
C)  women are more likely to die from a heart attack. 
D)  the symptoms of heart attack are similar for men and women. 
A)  women are more likely to suffer heart attacks before age 65. 
B)  men are more likely to suffer heart attacks after age 65. 
C)  women are more likely to die from a heart attack. 
D)  the symptoms of heart attack are similar for men and women.

Question 4

Absolute human life span is the maximum chronological age that a human can live.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Studies of caloric restriction and longevity in animals show that

Accepted Answer

A)  with caloric restriction, diseases are not reduced but longevity is still enhanced. 
B)  with caloric restriction animals live longer and have a lower incidence of heart disease and cancer. 
C)  only obese animals show increase of disease and shortened life spans. 
D)  animals that followed their usual diets live longer than those with lower or higher caloric intake. 
A)  with caloric restriction, diseases are not reduced but longevity is still enhanced. 
B)  with caloric restriction animals live longer and have a lower incidence of heart disease and cancer. 
C)  only obese animals show increase of disease and shortened life spans. 
D)  animals that followed their usual diets live longer than those with lower or higher caloric intake.

Question 6

Acute diseases decline with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Thrombosis is closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  atherosclerosis. 
B)  arteriosclerosis. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  excess body fat. 
A)  atherosclerosis. 
B)  arteriosclerosis. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  excess body fat.

Question 8

Bone loss from inadequate diet,reduced calcium absorption efficiency,and inadequate physical activity can result in a condition called

Accepted Answer

A)  presbyopia. 
B)  cardiovascular disease. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  osteoarthritis. 
A)  presbyopia. 
B)  cardiovascular disease. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  osteoarthritis.

Question 9

A high waist-to-hip ratio of excess body fat was more strongly related to coronary heart disease among men than uniform excess weight over the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the main causes of accidents among the elderly? What can be done to help prevent accidents of the elderly?

Accepted Answer

The main causes of accidents among the e

Question 11

Which of the following contribute to atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  high cholesterol and blood pressure 
B)  a diet high in refined sugars and saturated fats 
C)  obesity and stress 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  high cholesterol and blood pressure 
B)  a diet high in refined sugars and saturated fats 
C)  obesity and stress 
D)  All of these choices

Question 12

Presbyopia is a condition in which _____________ is impaired.

Accepted Answer

A)  hearing 
B)  muscle strength 
C)  kidney function 
D)  near vision 
A)  hearing 
B)  muscle strength 
C)  kidney function 
D)  near vision

Question 13

The life expectancy for a child born today is about

Accepted Answer

A)  120 years. 
B)  80 years. 
C)  70 years. 
D)  65 years. 
A)  120 years. 
B)  80 years. 
C)  70 years. 
D)  65 years.

Question 14

Among older adults falls are the most common cause of accidental death.Other major causes include

Accepted Answer

A)  suffocation from objects ingested and burns. 
B)  overdose on prescribed medicine. 
C)  car accidents. 
D)  medical and surgical complications. 
A)  suffocation from objects ingested and burns. 
B)  overdose on prescribed medicine. 
C)  car accidents. 
D)  medical and surgical complications.

Question 15

A recent study of elders with cancer showed cancer substantially reduced their physical function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The most common cause of accidental death among the elderly is

Accepted Answer

A)  automobile accidents. 
B)  burns. 
C)  falls. 
D)  drowning. 
A)  automobile accidents. 
B)  burns. 
C)  falls. 
D)  drowning.

Question 17

The absolute human life span is considered to be ______ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  92 
B)  105 
C)  120 
D)  150 
A)  92 
B)  105 
C)  120 
D)  150

Question 18

What physiological and sociopsychological factors compound nutritional problems for the very old?

Accepted Answer

Physiological factors that compound nutr

Question 19

All of the following are observable body changes correlated with aging EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  gum disease. 
B)  decreased skin elasticity. 
C)  body cells absorb more calcium. 
D)  the body becomes less erect. 
A)  gum disease. 
B)  decreased skin elasticity. 
C)  body cells absorb more calcium. 
D)  the body becomes less erect.

Question 20

Obesity increases problems of

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  heart disease. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  All of these choices

A nutritional study of elderly sportsmen demonstrated a correlation between maximum oxygen uptake as a measure of physical fitness and

A longitudinal study of the health and lifestyles of Harvard men found

Gender comparisons regarding heart attacks show

Absolute human life span is the maximum chronological age that a human can live.

Studies of caloric restriction and longevity in animals show that

Acute diseases decline with age.

Thrombosis is closely associated with

Bone loss from inadequate diet,reduced calcium absorption efficiency,and inadequate physical activity can result in a condition called

A high waist-to-hip ratio of excess body fat was more strongly related to coronary heart disease among men than uniform excess weight over the body.

What are the main causes of accidents among the elderly? What can be done to help prevent accidents of the elderly?

Which of the following contribute to atherosclerosis?

Presbyopia is a condition in which _____________ is impaired.

The life expectancy for a child born today is about

Among older adults falls are the most common cause of accidental death.Other major causes include

A recent study of elders with cancer showed cancer substantially reduced their physical function.

The most common cause of accidental death among the elderly is

The absolute human life span is considered to be ______ years.

What physiological and sociopsychological factors compound nutritional problems for the very old?

All of the following are observable body changes correlated with aging EXCEPT

Obesity increases problems of

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A nutritional study of elderly sportsmen demonstrated a correlation between maximum oxygen uptake as a measure of physical fitness and

A longitudinal study of the health and lifestyles of Harvard men found

Gender comparisons regarding heart attacks show

Absolute human life span is the maximum chronological age that a human can live.

Studies of caloric restriction and longevity in animals show that

Acute diseases decline with age.

Thrombosis is closely associated with

Bone loss from inadequate diet,reduced calcium absorption efficiency,and inadequate physical activity can result in a condition called

A high waist-to-hip ratio of excess body fat was more strongly related to coronary heart disease among men than uniform excess weight over the body.

What are the main causes of accidents among the elderly? What can be done to help prevent accidents of the elderly?

Which of the following contribute to atherosclerosis?

Presbyopia is a condition in which _____________ is impaired.

The life expectancy for a child born today is about

Among older adults falls are the most common cause of accidental death.Other major causes include

A recent study of elders with cancer showed cancer substantially reduced their physical function.

The most common cause of accidental death among the elderly is

The absolute human life span is considered to be ______ years.

What physiological and sociopsychological factors compound nutritional problems for the very old?

All of the following are observable body changes correlated with aging EXCEPT

Obesity increases problems of

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters