Why Do People Require Fewer Calories to Maintain Their Weight

question 267

Multiple Choice

Why do people require fewer calories to maintain their weight as they age?

• A) They sleep less.
• B) They sleep more.
• C) They urinate more frequently.
• D) Their total and resting energy expenditures decrease with age.
• E) Their appetite changes.

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