Which Statement Best Describes Single, Never-Married, Non-Cohabiting Older Adults

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes single, never-married, non-cohabiting older adults?

• A) They are usually lonely and depressed.
• B) They comprise 30% of the population of older adults.
• C) They are less socially involved than their peers who had children.
• D) They tend to maintain close relationships with friends and siblings.

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Definitions:

Carbohydrate

Molecule that consists mainly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in a 1:2:1 ratio. A sugar, or a polymer of sugars (e.g., cellulose, starch, glycogen).

Chemical Digestion

The process of breaking down food into smaller, absorbable components using enzymes, acids, and other substances in the digestive system.

Mouth

The opening in the face of a human or animal that functions in the intake of food and air; the start of the digestive tract.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major energy source for the metabolism.