Author Question: As people age, the lean body mass _______. A) increases B) stays the same C) decreases D) ... (Read 47 times)

Anajune7 · **on:** Aug 19, 2018

As people age, the lean body mass _______.
A) increases
B) stays the same
C) decreases
D) fluctuates

Question 2

Ed, age 52, has 3+ edema and a B/P of 180/98. He is 510 and weighs 275 lbs. Ed is in mid-management at a new manufacturing company. He has to be very energetic and self-motivated to maintain the demands of his job. Ed, divorced, lives alone and often eats on the run at fast-food places or eats soup, sandwiches, frozen dinners, or salad at home. He says his only vices are smoking and eating.

What predisposing factors have increased Ed's risk for hypertension?

Fayaz00962 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Stress at work, weight, personality type, lifestyle, eating habits, lack of exercise, and history of smoking all increase Ed's risk for hypertension.