Which of the Following Statements About Exercise in Late Adulthood

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about exercise in late adulthood is true?

• A) Weight-bearing exercise promotes muscle size and strength, even if begun as late as age 90.
• B) Brain scans show that physically fit older people experience more tissue loss in the cerebral cortex.
• C) "Taking it easy" is the best treatment for many chronic diseases.
• D) Good nutrition and physical activity are only beneficial when they are lifelong habits.

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Definitions:

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that is used globally to prepare public company financial statements.

ASPE

ASPE stands for Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises, a set of accounting practices and standards for private companies in Canada.

Diminishing-Balance

A method of calculating depreciation that results in larger depreciation charges in the early years of an asset's life and smaller charges in the later years.