2021 Aviation Physiology Training (Physical Fitness and Aging)
Across
- 4. Age-related hearing loss—mostly ____ frequencies.
- 5. _______ acuity and rapidity of dark adaptation decreases with aging.
- 7. Female athlete health includes optimal energy availability (energy "balance" resulting from intake and expenditure), optimal bone health, and normal ______ function.
- 8. Aging effect on physical fitness: Lower ______ capacity: 3–6% decline per decade starting in 20–30’s.
Down
- 1. Aging effect on physical fitness: slow decline in strength and ________ during physical activity.
- 2. "Anti-aging" measures which reduce risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer: no tobacco or vaping, at least 210 minutes exercise per week, healthy diet, and keep BMI less than ______.
- 3. Rate of age-related changes depends on genetics, environment and _______ choices.
- 6. Metabolic rate slows—need fewer _______ to maintain weight.