Developmental Competence: Adulthood

Question 1

During adulthood, growth and nutrient needs _____

Answer 1

stabilize

Question 2

most adults are in relatively ____ health

Answer 2

good health

Question 3

However, lifestyle factors such as ________ can be factors in development of hypertension, obesity, atherosclerosis, cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes mellitus

Answer 3

cigarette smoking
stress
lack of exercise
excessive alcohol intake
diets in high saturated fat; cholesterol; salt; sugar; low in fiber

Question 4

However, lifestyle factors such as cigarette smoking, stress, lack of
exercise, excessive alcohol intake, and diets high in saturated fat,
cholesterol, salt, and sugar and low in fiber can be factors in
development of _______

Answer 4

hypertension
obesity
atherosclerosis
cancer
osteoporosis
diabetes mellitus

Question 5

Adult years, therefore, are an important time for education to
preserve _____ and to prevent or delay onset of ________

Answer 5

preserve health and prevent or delay onset of chronic disease