​Caloric Intake in Men Has Been Estimated to Decrease by _____

question 37

Multiple Choice

​Caloric intake in men has been estimated to decrease by _____% between the ages of 30 and 80 due to a lowered metabolic rate and decreased activity.

• A) ​15
• B) ​22
• C) ​31
• D) ​46
• E) ​53

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Definitions:

Arsenic

A toxic metalloid with the symbol As, known for its various allotropes and compounds, many of which are potent poisons.

Poison

Any substance that, when introduced into or absorbed by a living organism, causes death or harm by its chemical action.

Ground Water

Water that is held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.

Arsenic

A naturally occurring metallic element with the symbol As and atomic number 33, known for its toxicity and used in pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.