Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that is a reflection of long-term nutrient intake
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Regarding second-hand smoke from tobacco products, research indicates that
A. minimal exposure poses few risks. B. exposure is situational; not all products exert the same level of danger. C. air circulation significantly mitigates the problem of exposure. D. there is no risk-free level of exposure.
Which of the following is NOT among the factors known to be related to the appearance of Alzheimer's disease?
a. An increase in free radicals b. An increase in beta-amyloid c. A decrease in acetylcholine synthesis d. A decrease in homocysteine synthesis
Identify ways to incorporate variety into a cardiorespiratory fitness program over the course of one week.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is a characteristic of aging and the immune system?
a. Immunity in older people does not seem to be affected by regular exercise. b. In the United States, infectious diseases are a minor cause of deaths in the elderly. c. Immune function does not decline with age in people who maintain good nutrition. d. Antibiotics are often ineffective in treating infections in older people who have deficient immune systems. e. In elderly persons, nutritional status rarely influences immune functioning.