Aging and Lifestyle Factors

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What is the approximate percentage of slowed vitamin D synthesis in people aged 65 years compared to younger adults?

  • 75% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 90%
  • 50%

What is the projected change in the prevalence of Dementia by 2050?

  • It is expected to triple (correct)
  • It is expected to decrease by half
  • It is expected to double
  • It is expected to remain the same

What is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

  • Genetics
  • Family history
  • Age
  • Mid-life obesity (correct)

What is a key component of a healthy diet that may help offset the risk of developing dementia?

<p>Oily fish providing omega-3 fatty acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increased ROS production on telomeres?

<p>It causes telomere shortening (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated proportion of Alzheimer's disease cases attributable to modifiable risk factors?

<p>One third (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of ROS production within cells?

<p>Mitochondria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor in immune dysregulation in older people?

<p>Oxidative stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of caloric restriction on ROS production?

<p>It decreases ROS production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with a reduced rate of telomere shortening?

<p>Omega-3 fatty acids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a Mediterranean diet on telomere length?

<p>It preserves telomere length (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of obesity on telomere length?

<p>It decreases telomere length (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of calorie restriction on energy metabolism and ROS production?

<p>It reduces energy metabolism and ROS production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of calorie restriction on telomere length in rodents?

<p>It has a positive effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the age-related increase in pro-inflammatory markers in blood and tissues?

<p>Inflammageing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can reduce the rate of telomere shortening and extend health span?

<p>Calorie restriction, healthy diet, and regular exercise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of impaired immunity in older people?

<p>Multiple micronutrient deficiencies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the loss of ability to produce endogenous antioxidants in older people?

<p>Immunosenescence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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