How Is Caloric Need Affected by Aging

question 96

Multiple Choice

How is caloric need affected by aging?

• A) Caloric need decreases with age, as does one's basal metabolic rate.
• B) Caloric need increases with age because more calories are burned with less effort.
• C) Caloric need remains constant during middle adulthood.
• D) Caloric need decreases with age, but one's basal metabolic rate increases.

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