Aging and Longevity

What is the estimated global population by the year 2050?

• 7 billion

• 9 billion

• 12 billion

• 15 billion

Which animals are known to live for centuries?

• Whales and elephants

• Giant tortoises and elephants

• Whales and giant tortoises

• Elephants and humans

Where is Sardinia located?

• United States

• Europe

• China

• Italy

What is a centenarian?

• Someone who lives to see their 100th birthday

• Someone who lives to see their 50th birthday

• Someone who lives to see their 200th birthday

• Someone who lives to see their 70th birthday

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Which country has a high number of centenarians?

• United States

• Europe

• China

• Japan

What is the secret to longevity in Okinawa?

• Eating processed foods

• Staying active and eating locally grown food

• Having good medical care

• Living on an island

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What do centenarians in Okinawa and Sardinia have in common?

• They have similar cultures

• They eat processed foods

• They have access to good medical care

• They stay active and eat locally grown food

What is the current trend among younger people?

• Eating more processed foods and being less active

• Eating healthier and being more active

• Living longer and healthier lives

• Following the example of centenarians

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How do some scientists treat aging?

• As a natural part of human life

• As a disease

• As a cultural phenomenon

• As a genetic disorder

What is the age of the oldest centenarian mentioned in the text?

• 103 years old

• 102 years old

• 120 years old

• 150 years old

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