An Appropriate Attitude Toward Aging and Health Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

An appropriate attitude toward aging and health is

• A) if I live a healthful lifestyle, I may slow the aging process.
• B) the single most important factor for slowing the aging process is eating a healthful diet.
• C) there is nothing I can do to slow the aging process so I will do whatever is most convenient for me.
• D) I will live life to the fullest and let my family physician tell me when I need to change.

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