According to the Text, Middle Age, If It Exists

question 154

Multiple Choice

According to the text, middle age, if it exists:

• A) is a time of crisis.
• B) occurs around age 40.
• C) could begin at 35 or 50 or anywhere between.
• D) is a more negative stage for men than women.

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Definitions:

Pellagra

Pellagra is a deficiency disease resulting from a lack of niacin (vitamin B3) in the diet, characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and eventually death if untreated.

Thiamine

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and the functioning of the nervous system.

Vitamin K

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clotting and healthy bone metabolism.

Calcium

A chemical element with the symbol Ca, which is essential for living organisms, primarily in cell physiology and bone formation.