The Basal Metabolic Rate Slows with Increasing Age Because

question 26

Multiple Choice

The basal metabolic rate slows with increasing age because:

• A)  the elderly are malnourished.
• B) fat mass in the body decreases.
• C) digestive efficiency declines.
• D) lean body mass diminishes.
• E) kidney function decreases.

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