Health Promotion

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  1. 3. Prevention is better than …. (4 letters)
  2. 5. A mineral important for bone health, especially in older adults (7 letters)
  3. 7. A condition characterized by loss of bone density, common in older adults (12 letters)
  4. 9. A type of vision impairment common in older adults, often due to aging (9 letters)
  5. 11. A condition characterized by painful inflammation of joints, commonly affecting older adults (8 letters)
  6. 13. What vitamin, often obtained through sunlight exposure, is essential for bone health in older adults? (8 letters)
  7. 15. What is the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables for older adults, according to dietary guidelines (4 letters)
  8. 16. A type of exercise that builds muscles through resistance, important for older adults (8 letters)
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  1. 1. A type of exercise that improves cardiovascular health, especially for older adults (7 letters)
  2. 2. A type of doctor who specializes in diseases and conditions affecting older adults (12 letters)
  3. 4. A condition where memory and cognitive abilities decline with age (8 letters)
  4. 6. A hormone important for regulating blood sugar levels, often affected by aging (7 letters)
  5. 8. A type of diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, beneficial for older adults (13 letters)
  6. 9. A type of screening test recommended for early detection of colorectal cancer in older adults (11 letters)
  7. 10. A form of exercise that promotes flexibility and balance (4 letters)
  8. 12. A condition characterized by high blood pressure, often managed through lifestyle changes in older adults (11 letters)
  9. 14. The recommended amount of minutes of physical activity for older adults, per day (6 letters)