After the Age of 60, Body Weight and Body Mass

question 12

Multiple Choice

After the age of 60, body weight and body mass index in older adults _________, while intra-abdominal fat __________ steadily with age.

• A) Decreases; increases
• B) Increases; increases
• C) Decreases; decreases
• D) Increases; decreases
• E) Remains constant; increases

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief about a particular category of people or things.

Negative Emotion

Emotional states considered to be unpleasant or harmful, such as sadness, anger, fear, and jealousy.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially based on race, age, or sex.

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where the attitude of a group towards a particular issue becomes more extreme than the initial inclination of its members following group discussions.