Question 1

Some general causes of cancer include an excess amount of fluid ingested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

A high fiber diet protects an individual against what ailment(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  constipation and intestinal disease 
B)  gallstones and cancer 
C)  diverticulitis 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  constipation and intestinal disease 
B)  gallstones and cancer 
C)  diverticulitis 
D)  all of these choices

Question 4

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 5

Scientists believe that low caloric intake helps protect the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The majority of noninstitutionalized elders in the U.S. have

Accepted Answer

A)  no chronic conditions. 
B)  relatively minor chronic conditions. 
C)  some form of mental disability. 
D)  physical disabilities of some sort. 
A)  no chronic conditions. 
B)  relatively minor chronic conditions. 
C)  some form of mental disability. 
D)  physical disabilities of some sort.

Question 7

According to your text, and have longer life expectancies after the age of 65 than Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)  English and Welsh 
B)  Canadians and English 
C)  Austrians and Welsh 
D)  Japanese and French 
A)  English and Welsh 
B)  Canadians and English 
C)  Austrians and Welsh 
D)  Japanese and French

Question 8

percent of Americans 65 and over live successfully or nearly successfully in the community.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  95 
A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  95

Question 9

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 10

With aging, the body's immune system increases in its capacity to protect a person from disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A study of centenarians cited in your text described them as

Accepted Answer

A)  mostly vegetarian. 
B)  assertive and forceful 
C)  scoring high on conforming 
D)  having a high intake of saturated fats 
A)  mostly vegetarian. 
B)  assertive and forceful 
C)  scoring high on conforming 
D)  having a high intake of saturated fats

Question 12

A shortened life is statistically correlated with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  divorce for women. 
B)  an imbalance of work and leisure. 
C)  too little sleep. 
D)  too much sleep. 
A)  divorce for women. 
B)  an imbalance of work and leisure. 
C)  too little sleep. 
D)  too much sleep.

Question 13

Which of the following personality traits is LEAST likely to be life shortening?

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentrism 
B)  depression 
C)  antagonistic hostility 
D)  extrovertion 
A)  egocentrism 
B)  depression 
C)  antagonistic hostility 
D)  extrovertion

Question 14

Presbyopia is a heart condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

The major killing disease in the U.S. and other industrialized countries is

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary artery disease. 
B)  cancer 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  cerebrovascular disease (stroke). 
A)  coronary artery disease. 
B)  cancer 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  cerebrovascular disease (stroke).

Question 17

Osteoarthritis that occurs late in life is most likely to be

Accepted Answer

A)  in the large or overused joints. 
B)  due to injury or vigorous wear and tear. 
C)  in the small joints, such as finger. 
D)  in non-weight-bearing joints. 
A)  in the large or overused joints. 
B)  due to injury or vigorous wear and tear. 
C)  in the small joints, such as finger. 
D)  in non-weight-bearing joints.

Question 18

What factor causes an increased risk of developing osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  large body frame 
B)  genes 
C)  small body frame 
D)  chromosomes 
A)  large body frame 
B)  genes 
C)  small body frame 
D)  chromosomes

Question 19

Biological theories of aging must meet the following criteria:

Accepted Answer

A)  universal 
B)  deleterious 
C)  progressive 
D)  all of the above, as well as be intrinsic 
A)  universal 
B)  deleterious 
C)  progressive 
D)  all of the above, as well as be intrinsic

Question 20

Gender comparisons regarding heart attacks show

Accepted Answer

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.

Some general causes of cancer include an excess amount of fluid ingested.

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

A high fiber diet protects an individual against what ailment(s)?

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.

Scientists believe that low caloric intake helps protect the immune system.

The majority of noninstitutionalized elders in the U.S. have

According to your text, and have longer life expectancies after the age of 65 than Americans.

percent of Americans 65 and over live successfully or nearly successfully in the community.

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

With aging, the body's immune system increases in its capacity to protect a person from disease.

A study of centenarians cited in your text described them as

A shortened life is statistically correlated with all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following personality traits is LEAST likely to be life shortening?

Presbyopia is a heart condition.

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

The major killing disease in the U.S. and other industrialized countries is

Osteoarthritis that occurs late in life is most likely to be

What factor causes an increased risk of developing osteoporosis?

Biological theories of aging must meet the following criteria:

Gender comparisons regarding heart attacks show

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Mental Health

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Exam 4: Physical Health and Well Being

Some general causes of cancer include an excess amount of fluid ingested.

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

A high fiber diet protects an individual against what ailment(s)?

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.

Scientists believe that low caloric intake helps protect the immune system.

The majority of noninstitutionalized elders in the U.S. have

According to your text, and have longer life expectancies after the age of 65 than Americans.

percent of Americans 65 and over live successfully or nearly successfully in the community.

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

With aging, the body's immune system increases in its capacity to protect a person from disease.

A study of centenarians cited in your text described them as

A shortened life is statistically correlated with all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following personality traits is LEAST likely to be life shortening?

Presbyopia is a heart condition.

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

The major killing disease in the U.S. and other industrialized countries is

Osteoarthritis that occurs late in life is most likely to be

What factor causes an increased risk of developing osteoporosis?

Biological theories of aging must meet the following criteria:

Gender comparisons regarding heart attacks show

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