Author Question: Subcutaneous fat deposits increase with age. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... (Read 51 times)

james9437 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

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.