Ch. 14 Successful Aging

Question 1

dependency ratio

Answer 1

the ratio of the number of people under age 15 y over age 64 in a country to the number of ppl btwn 14-64

Question 2

quality of life

Answer 2

a person’s well-being y life satisfaction

Question 3

primary prevention

Answer 3

any intervention that prevents a disease or condition from occurring

Question 4

secondary prevention

Answer 4

instituted early after condition has begun (may not yet have been diagnosed) y before significant impairments have occurred

Question 5

tertiary prevention

Answer 5

involves efforts to avoid the development of complications or secondary chronic conditions, manage the pain associated w/ the primary chronic condition, and sustain life through medical intervention

Question 6

quaternary prevention

Answer 6

efforts specifically aimed at improving the fcnl capacities of ppl who have chronic conditions

Question 7

aerobic exercise

Answer 7

exercise that places moderate stress on the heart by maintaining a pulse rate btwn 60% - 90% of the person’s maximum heart rate

Question 8

metabolism

Answer 8

the amount of energy the body needs

Question 9

low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)

Answer 9

lipoproteins that cause fatty deposits to accumulate in arteries, impeding blood flow

Question 10

high-density lipoproteins (HDLs)

Answer 10

lipoproteins that help keep arteries clear y break down LDLs

Question 11

body mass index (BMI)

Answer 11

a ratio of body weight y height related to total body fat

BMI = w/h^2