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Longevity Calculator Assignment
Task: Based on a variety of factors, you are going to figure out your life expectancy. Go to
http://www.livingto100.com/
and click “Take the Calculator.
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Answer the questions as best as you can.
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When you have answered all the questions, click on the “Calculate my Age” button. What is your projected life expectancy?
3.
Click “Retrieve Feedback.” Looking at the list, select 4 recommendations that are something you would be willing to change or most willing to change. Then write those 4 recommendations that can add years to your life.
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Add up the years listed above to your total and what is your new life expectancy?
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Click on “Retrieve Feedback” again. Then summarize 2 personal recommendations they describe. (ex. Listing: Proximity to Family, then summarizing what the research says about that factor.)
Recommendation #1:
Summary of Research:
Recommendation #2:
Summary of Research:
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From completing this task, tell me 2 new things that you learned.
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Are there any changes that you plan to make as a result of this activity? Explain.
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Do you feel that the results are accurate? Explain.
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