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oliviahorn72

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Analyze the role of exercise in the aging process. How important is exercise in late adulthood? What types of exercise might be especially beneficial? What obstacles exist toward getting regular exercise?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Calorie restriction has been proposed as a measure to lengthen the life span and decrease the incidence of diseases associated with aging.
 
  Describe the process of calorie restriction including the number of allowable calories daily, types of foods generally avoided, and two scientific commentaries on the process.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Exercise is most likely more important in later adulthood than earlier in life because
it can improve balance, strength, and flexibility, typical weaknesses in older adults.
Muscle strengthening in particular benefits the cardiovascular, respiratory, and
digestive systems as well as balance. Weight-bearing exercise can slow the
process of osteoporosis and help prevent falls. Obstacles toward getting regular
exercise include self-perception, fear, and community circumstances such as
absence of sidewalks and dangerous street traffic.

Answer to Question 2

Followers of calorie restriction limit themselves to about 1,000 calories of nutritious
food, avoiding anything that is fried, buttered, or sugared. One scientific
commentary notes that we won't know for a long time if calorie restriction can
extend human life; the second commentary notes that in mammals, calorie
restriction must begin in infancy, a circumstance that is impractical in humans.




oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


abro1885

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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