Question

Question 1

1. Until the past century, young women frequently died in ____, whereas young men frequently died in ____.

   		wars; motor vehicle accidents
   		the workforce; farm accidents
   		motor vehicle accidents; industrial accidents
   		childbirth; wars

1 points

Question 2

1. In developing countries, ____ is/are the leading cause of death for children under age 5, whereas in developed countries ____ is/are the leading cause of death.

   		abuse; malnutrition
   		accidents; infectious diseases
   		malnutrition; abuse
   		infectious diseases; accidents

1 points

Question 3

1. The major sources of death in the later stages of the lifespan are ____.

   		homicide and suicide
   		infectious and communicable diseases
   		automobile and home accidents
   		cardiovascular disease and cancer

1 points

Question 4

1. Your Uncle Bruce has a family history of heart disease. Which of the following recommendations can you make that will help him lower his risk?

   		maintain a diet that is low in calcium and vitamin B1, and quit smoking
   		maintain a diet that is high in fluoride and iodine, and exercise regularly
   		maintain a diet that is low in fats and sugars, and quit smoking
   		maintain a diet that is high in vitamin C and folic acid, and exercise regularly

1 points

Question 5

1. In a wide variety of animal species, decreasing caloric intake by what percent results in an increase in lifespan of up to 50%?

   		5 to 10
   		10 to 30
   		30 to 50
   		50 to 70

Answer 1

1. childbirth; wars

2.

abuse; malnutrition

3. cardiovascular disease and cancer

4.Maintain a diet that is low in fats and sugars and quit smoking

5. 30 to 50