Jake is 45 years old and wants to avoid losing his cognitive functioning when he is older. What can he do now to prepare?
A) eat foods low in fat
B) do crossword puzzles
C) take a multivitamin supplement daily
D) avoid mentally challenging tasks as much as possible

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Doing mentally challenging tasks, such as crossword puzzles, has been shown to help maintain cognitive functioning as individuals age. Eating foods low in fat and taking a multivitamin supplement may have other health benefits, but are not specifically linked to cognitive functioning. Avoiding mentally challenging tasks may actually harm cognitive functioning in the long run.

Jake Is 45 Years Old and Wants to Avoid Losing