Energy Needs Decline with Advancing Age Partly Because

question 52

Multiple Choice

Energy needs decline with advancing age partly because:

• A)sarcopenia is not significant in later years.
• B)organs actually get smaller and so require less energy.
• C)older people usually increase their physical activity.
• D)basal metabolic rate declines as people age.
• E)older people are better able to absorb energy from foods.

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