Multiple Choice

1. What is another term for “growing old”?

A. aging

B. senility

C. longevity

D. senescence

2. How much did life expectancy for women increase between 1900 and 2008?

A. from 46 to 76 years

B. from 48 to 81 years

C. from 50 to 83 years

D. from 52 to 88 years

3. The number of older Americans has increased for all of the following reasons except

A. Older Americans are better informed and are making better decisions about their health.

B. Infectious diseases like tuberculosis, measles, and mumps have been reduced.

C. Treatments for cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers have improved.

D. Health care costs for older Americans have declined.

4. Which of the following is not one of the three leading causes of death among older Americans?

A. stroke

B. cancer

C. diabetes

D. heart disease

5. What factors have contributed to the increased incidence of overweight and obesity in older adults?

A. physical inactivity

B. dietary excess

C. poor food choices

D. all of the above

6. Sarcopenia in older adults is caused by

A. obesity.

B. smoking.

C. lack of physical activity.

D. excessive alcohol consumption.

7. Which of the following is the main cause of disability among older adults?

A. arthritis

B. sarcopenia

C. physical inactivity

D. osteoporosis

8. Mrs. Binder had her seventy-third birthday yesterday. There was a wonderful celebration, but Mrs. Binder was clearly having difficulty moving around and greeting everyone. She could not see very well without her glasses. It was difficult to ignore that the joints in her hands and ankles were swollen and she was in pain whenever she had to do something or move around. What do you think is the cause of Mrs. Binder’s condition?

A. sarcopenia

B. arthritis

C. osteoporosis

D. old age

9. Where does osteoarthritis commonly occur?

A. shoulders

B. ankles and toes

C. fingers, knees, and hips

D. in all of the above locations

10. Which of the following is a strategy to maintain mobility in people suffering from osteoarthritis?

A. increasing milk consumption

B. doing aerobic exercises

C. increasing vitamin intake

D. doing exercises to improve flexibility