Which of the Following Statements Is MOST Characteristic of Body

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is MOST characteristic of body fat changes associated with aging?

• A)Men gain a greater percentage of body fat than women.
• B)Body fat increases peak at about age 75.
• C)Body fat storage shifts from subcutaneous stores to visceral sites.
• D)Lean body mass increases after age 65.

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Definitions:

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study can establish a cause-and-effect relationship free from external influences or confounding variables.

Simple Interrupted Time-Series Design

A research design analyzing data collected at regular intervals over time to determine the effect of an intervention.

Intervention of the Series

A sequence of actions or experimental manipulations designed to investigate the effects of those actions on a subsequent process or outcome.

Control Point

A specific point or condition in a process or experiment that is used as a standard for comparison or to ensure consistency.