Subcutaneous fat deposits increase with age. Indicate whether ...

[james9437]

Subcutaneous fat deposits increase with age.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

What does the term geriatric mean?
 
  a. Not independent anymore
  b. Over the age of 80
  c. Living in a nursing home
  d. Older than 65

[31809pancho]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Aged individuals who have low-calorie diets generally have lower blood pressure and lower serum cholesterol, and subcutaneous fat deposits do not increase with age.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The term geriatric comes from the Greek word yeros, which means old. People older than 65 are considered old or elderly.

[james9437]

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[chereeb]

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