Which statement describes a Healthy People 2020 focus area applicable to older adults?

Which statement describes a Healthy People 2020 focus area applicable to older adults?

• A. Heart healthy lifestyle choices
• B. Mammography for all women
• C. Infant nutrition
• D. Child safety

Answer: (A)

Healthy aging centers on preventing the chronic diseases that most affect older adults, with heart disease at the top of the list. Healthy People 2020 emphasizes heart-healthy behaviors as a broad, applicable focus for aging populations. Encouraging regular physical activity, a balanced diet low in saturated fat and sodium, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and moderating alcohol use helps reduce risk of hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke, and heart attack, helping older adults stay independent and active. The other options are important but target different life stages or are specific screening recommendations rather than a broad focus area for older adults.

Healthy aging centers on preventing the chronic diseases that most affect older adults, with heart disease at the top of the list. Healthy People 2020 emphasizes heart-healthy behaviors as a broad, applicable focus for aging populations. Encouraging regular physical activity, a balanced diet low in saturated fat and sodium, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and moderating alcohol use helps reduce risk of hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke, and heart attack, helping older adults stay independent and active. The other options are important but target different life stages or are specific screening recommendations rather than a broad focus area for older adults.