Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Concerning the "Obesity

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the "obesity paradox" as it pertains to older adults?

• A)Obesity in older adults is more detrimental than it is for younger adults.
• B)Unlike younger people, fruits and vegetables cause obesity in elderly people.
• C)Obesity in older adults is not related to caloric intake or exercise.
• D)Obesity in older adults is not clearly linked with shorter life span.

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Definitions:

Diploid Organism

An organism whose cells contain two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent, typical of most animals and plants.

Aerial Hypha

Filamentous structures of fungi that grow above the surface of the substrate, often involved in the dispersal of reproductive spores.

Glomeromycete Fungi

A group of fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plants, helping them absorb nutrients from the soil through structures called arbuscules.

Mycorrhiza

A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular host plant, benefiting plant growth and nutrient absorption.