2021 Aviation Physiology Training (Physical Fitness and Aging)

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  1. 4. Age-related hearing loss—mostly ____ frequencies.
  2. 5. _______ acuity and rapidity of dark adaptation decreases with aging.
  3. 7. Female athlete health includes optimal energy availability (energy "balance" resulting from intake and expenditure), optimal bone health, and normal ______ function.
  4. 8. Aging effect on physical fitness: Lower ______ capacity: 3–6% decline per decade starting in 20–30’s.
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  1. 1. Aging effect on physical fitness: slow decline in strength and ________ during physical activity.
  2. 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. 3. Rate of age-related changes depends on genetics, environment and _______ choices.
  4. 6. Metabolic rate slows—need fewer _______ to maintain weight.