Medicine: Aging and Fitness

If someone doesn't begin to go through puberty by age 14, there is something medically wrong with them.

As one ages, bones shrink in size and density, making them more susceptible to fractures.

Living a sedentary lifestyle is a health risk.

Once a person passes the age of 65, he or she should stop exercising.

*Janine was very active throughout her early adulthood and maintained a very high fitness level. If she wants to maintain this fitness level throughout her middle adulthood, how might her participation in physical activity and exercise be impacted? A. Janine should reduce the amount of time she spends exercising because it is easier to maintain fitness levels as you age. B. Janine should keep her current exercise program because, once a high level of fitness is reached, it never changes. C. Janine should increase the intensity or length of her exercise programs because it is more difficult to maintain high fitness levels as you age. D. Janine should stop exercising completely because it is not safe for middle-aged adults to exercise.

For which developmental age range does supervised strength training become appropriate? A. middle childhood B. adulthood C. adolescence D. toddlerhood

Which development changes are associated with puberty? A. social changes B. emotional changes C. mental changes D. physical changes

One milestone in the development progress of children is the development of a birthmark.

What is the developmental period during which a person will experience the most amount of physical change? A. middle childhood B. adolescence C. early adulthood D. late adulthood

Exercising as a family can leave a lasting impression on a child.

Which development changes are associated with puberty?

If someone doesn't begin to go through puberty by age 14, there is something medically wrong with them.

As one ages, bones shrink in size and density, making them more susceptible to fractures.

Adolescence is a period of time during which a child becomes an adult.

Matteo's brother is just learning to stand on one leg, skip, and draw shapes. Under which age category would his brother most likely fall?

Which of the following is a sign of puberty?

Living a sedentary lifestyle is a health risk.

Janine was very active throughout her early adulthood and maintained a very high fitness level. If she wants to maintain this fitness level throughout her middle adulthood, how might her participation in physical activity and exercise be impacted?

Screen time includes all of the following EXCEPT: