Compared with Younger Adults, the Protein Needs of Older Adults

question 5

Multiple Choice

Compared with younger adults, the protein needs of older adults (per unit of body weight) are:

• A) considerably less.
• B) the same or less.
• C) the same or more.
• D) considerably more.

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