It Is Important to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking High-Dosage

question 67

Multiple Choice

It is important to ask your doctor before taking high-dosage supplements because they potentially affect your health by

• A) adding calories to your diet.
• B) altering how your body absorbs vitamins.
• C) interfering with glucose production.
• D) increasing how much you sweat.

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Definitions:

Disengagement Theory

A theory suggesting that aging involves a natural and inevitable mutual withdrawal or disengagement, resulting in decreased interaction between an aging person and others in the social system he belongs to.

Race Crossover

A phenomenon where the relative mortality rates of race or ethnic groups change positions over time or age.

Activity Theory

A psychological and sociological theory that suggests older adults are happier and more satisfied if they remain engaged in activities and maintain social interactions.

Gender Stratification

Is the unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege across genders within a society.