How is ‘sudden weight loss’ typically defined in older populations, making it a strong predictor for mortality?

The main causes of death for older adults (after age 50) are chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease, which reflect the cumulative impact of aging and lifestyle.

In the health sector, using ‘elderspeak’ (overly short, childlike sentences) is a non-ageist, effective communication method used to ensure full comprehension by older patients.

Which statement correctly describes the nature of food insecurity as a state for many families?

Which statement correctly identifies the distinction in body composition changes between girls and boys during puberty?

The development of a child’s brain into an adult brain, specifically in terms of social-cognitive reasoning, is not fully completed until the early 20s.

What is the key determinant of the effects of food insecurity on children, which is often negatively affected by parental anxiety and depression?

Parents’ comments about weight, even if expressing concern, were shown to make kids more likely to have a negative body image.

According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), what is the difference between Food Insecurity and Hunger?

What is the critical checkpoint during childhood that is described as the point when a child’s body fat mass begins to increase again after a period of decline?