Nadine,an Average-Weight Adult,gained a Small Amount of Weight Between the Ages

question 39

Multiple Choice

Nadine,an average-weight adult,gained a small amount of weight between the ages of 25 and 50.Nadine should know that

• A)the weight gain is likely caused by a lack of physical activity.
• B)she is at high risk for heart disease.
• C)this is a normal part of aging,resulting from a drop in basal metabolic rate.
• D)the average woman gains between 2 and 5 pounds a year throughout early and middle adulthood.

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