Regarding Physical Changes in Adulthood, Which of the Following Statements

question 54

Multiple Choice

Regarding physical changes in adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Significant weight gain is an inevitable consequence of aging.
• B)After their twenties, most people lose about seven pounds of lean body mass every decade.
• C)Between ages twenty to seventy, people are likely to lose as much as 30 percent of their muscle cells.
• D)Gradual losses of muscle strength throughout adulthood can be offset by following a weight-bearing exercise program.
• E)People begin to start losing lean body tissue in their late twenties.

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