As people age, the lean body mass _______. A) increases B) ...

[Anajune7]

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]

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.

[Anajune7]

Gracias!

[billybob123]

Great answer, keep it coming