Research Suggests That Some Health Behaviours Change with Age

question 6

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that some health behaviours change with age. For example, the use of medications

• A) decreases with age
• B) increases with age
• C) stays the same with age
• D) increases for those aged 65 to 74 and then decreases among those 85 and over
• E) stays the same for those aged 65 to 74 and increases among those 85 and over

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Definitions:

Long-chain Alcohols

Alcohols containing a long chain of carbon atoms, typically more than twelve, used in detergents, emulsifiers, and solvents.

Fatty Acids

Long-chain hydrocarbon molecules with a carboxylic acid group, important as sources of energy and as components of cell membranes.

Sodium Palmitate

A sodium salt of palmitic acid, used in soap making and as a surfactant in cosmetics.

Tristearin

A triglyceride derived from stearic acid, commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, used in the production of soaps and cosmetics.