EDU 120 question/answer graded A+
2024/2025
Define primary and secondary aging. - ✔️✔️A: Primary aging refers to age-related
changes influenced by biological factors, while secondary aging results from
controllable factors such as an unhealthy lifestyle.
What factors contribute to the physical fitness decline in middle age? - ✔️✔️Reduced
physical activity, increased stress, smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and chronic
diseases like diabetes and arthritis contribute to the physical fitness decline in middle
age.
How can changes associated with secondary aging be mitigated? - ✔️✔️Changes
associated with secondary aging can be mitigated through adopting healthier lifestyles.
What causes hair to gray and thin with age? - ✔️✔️Hair grays and thins with age due to
decreased melanin production, influenced by genetics.
How does aging affect skin and what factors exacerbate these changes? - ✔️✔️Aging
leads to dry, wrinkled skin, exacerbated by sun exposure and smoking.
What is Sarcopenia and what contributes to it? - ✔️✔️Sarcopenia refers to the decline in
muscle mass and strength with age, starting as early as 40. Hormonal changes and
reduced physical activity contribute to this condition.
How does aging affect lung function? - ✔️✔️Aging reduces lung capacity and oxygen
levels, with a more significant impact on smokers and those with lung-related disorders.
Define presbyopia and its symptoms. - ✔️✔️Presbyopia is the age-related loss of
elasticity in the eye lens, characterized by difficulties in reading small print, needing to
hold reading material at arm's length, problems with close-up vision, headaches, and
eyestrain.
What are floaters and who are more prone to them? - ✔️✔️Floaters are tiny spots or
'cobwebs' floating in the field of vision caused by changes in the vitreous of the eye.
Nearsighted individuals, diabetics, and those who had cataract surgery are more prone
to floaters.
Explain the relationship between metabolism and midlife weight gain. - ✔️✔️Slowing
metabolism contributes to midlife weight gain despite no significant changes in diet.
, What is the climacteric and how does it affect men and women? - ✔️✔️The climacteric is
the midlife transition when fertility declines, affecting both men and women. Women
experience menopause, while men may see a reduction in reproductive ability.
Describe the symptoms and impact of menopause. - ✔️✔️Menopause symptoms include
sleep problems, vaginal changes, osteoporosis, mood swings, and weight gain, often
linked to decreased estrogen and progesterone.
How can couples adapt to age-related changes in sexual function? - ✔️✔️Couples can
adapt by focusing more on foreplay, oral sex, and other forms of sexual expression,
maintaining contraception practices, and understanding the importance of safe sex
practices.
What are the key nutrients to monitor in midlife? - ✔️✔️Sodium, sugar, and fat intake
should be monitored to avoid nutritional deficiencies and associated health issues.
What are the potential health issues associated with nutritional deficiencies in midlife? -
✔️✔️Nutritional deficiencies in midlife can lead to various health issues, such as
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
How does aging affect calorie requirements? - ✔️✔️Aging decreases calorie
requirements.
What are some common sleep problems experienced during menopause? -
✔️✔️Common sleep problems during menopause include insomnia, night sweats, and
hot flashes.
What are some vaginal changes that may occur during menopause? - ✔️✔️Vaginal
changes during menopause may include dryness, thinning of vaginal walls, and
decreased elasticity.
What is osteoporosis and how is it linked to menopause? - ✔️✔️Osteoporosis is a
condition characterized by weakened bones, and it is linked to menopause due to the
decrease in estrogen levels.
How can weight gain be managed during menopause? - ✔️✔️Weight gain during
menopause can be managed through regular exercise, a balanced diet, and portion
control.
Define primary and secondary aging. - ✔️✔️Primary aging refers to age-related changes
influenced by biological factors, while secondary aging results from controllable factors
such as an unhealthy lifestyle.
What factors contribute to the physical fitness decline in middle age? - ✔️✔️Reduced
physical activity, increased stress, smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and chronic
2024/2025
Define primary and secondary aging. - ✔️✔️A: Primary aging refers to age-related
changes influenced by biological factors, while secondary aging results from
controllable factors such as an unhealthy lifestyle.
What factors contribute to the physical fitness decline in middle age? - ✔️✔️Reduced
physical activity, increased stress, smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and chronic
diseases like diabetes and arthritis contribute to the physical fitness decline in middle
age.
How can changes associated with secondary aging be mitigated? - ✔️✔️Changes
associated with secondary aging can be mitigated through adopting healthier lifestyles.
What causes hair to gray and thin with age? - ✔️✔️Hair grays and thins with age due to
decreased melanin production, influenced by genetics.
How does aging affect skin and what factors exacerbate these changes? - ✔️✔️Aging
leads to dry, wrinkled skin, exacerbated by sun exposure and smoking.
What is Sarcopenia and what contributes to it? - ✔️✔️Sarcopenia refers to the decline in
muscle mass and strength with age, starting as early as 40. Hormonal changes and
reduced physical activity contribute to this condition.
How does aging affect lung function? - ✔️✔️Aging reduces lung capacity and oxygen
levels, with a more significant impact on smokers and those with lung-related disorders.
Define presbyopia and its symptoms. - ✔️✔️Presbyopia is the age-related loss of
elasticity in the eye lens, characterized by difficulties in reading small print, needing to
hold reading material at arm's length, problems with close-up vision, headaches, and
eyestrain.
What are floaters and who are more prone to them? - ✔️✔️Floaters are tiny spots or
'cobwebs' floating in the field of vision caused by changes in the vitreous of the eye.
Nearsighted individuals, diabetics, and those who had cataract surgery are more prone
to floaters.
Explain the relationship between metabolism and midlife weight gain. - ✔️✔️Slowing
metabolism contributes to midlife weight gain despite no significant changes in diet.
, What is the climacteric and how does it affect men and women? - ✔️✔️The climacteric is
the midlife transition when fertility declines, affecting both men and women. Women
experience menopause, while men may see a reduction in reproductive ability.
Describe the symptoms and impact of menopause. - ✔️✔️Menopause symptoms include
sleep problems, vaginal changes, osteoporosis, mood swings, and weight gain, often
linked to decreased estrogen and progesterone.
How can couples adapt to age-related changes in sexual function? - ✔️✔️Couples can
adapt by focusing more on foreplay, oral sex, and other forms of sexual expression,
maintaining contraception practices, and understanding the importance of safe sex
practices.
What are the key nutrients to monitor in midlife? - ✔️✔️Sodium, sugar, and fat intake
should be monitored to avoid nutritional deficiencies and associated health issues.
What are the potential health issues associated with nutritional deficiencies in midlife? -
✔️✔️Nutritional deficiencies in midlife can lead to various health issues, such as
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
How does aging affect calorie requirements? - ✔️✔️Aging decreases calorie
requirements.
What are some common sleep problems experienced during menopause? -
✔️✔️Common sleep problems during menopause include insomnia, night sweats, and
hot flashes.
What are some vaginal changes that may occur during menopause? - ✔️✔️Vaginal
changes during menopause may include dryness, thinning of vaginal walls, and
decreased elasticity.
What is osteoporosis and how is it linked to menopause? - ✔️✔️Osteoporosis is a
condition characterized by weakened bones, and it is linked to menopause due to the
decrease in estrogen levels.
How can weight gain be managed during menopause? - ✔️✔️Weight gain during
menopause can be managed through regular exercise, a balanced diet, and portion
control.
Define primary and secondary aging. - ✔️✔️Primary aging refers to age-related changes
influenced by biological factors, while secondary aging results from controllable factors
such as an unhealthy lifestyle.
What factors contribute to the physical fitness decline in middle age? - ✔️✔️Reduced
physical activity, increased stress, smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and chronic
