A Physical Examination Is NOT a Good Screening Device for Life

question 92

Multiple Choice

A physical examination is NOT a good screening device for life insurance companies if

• A) life-threatening diseases are usually undetected.
• B) doctors cannot be easily bribed to write a good report.
• C) medical history is a good predictor of life expectancy.
• D) one's current state of health is a good predictor of life expectancy.

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Definitions:

Gastrointestinal Motility

The movement of the digestive system and the transit of the contents within it.

Nutritional Interventions

Actions or strategies aimed at improving health or nutritional status through adjustments in diet.

Calories

A measurement of energy that food provides to the body.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by weakened bones that are more prone to fracture.