Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Body Composition

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding body composition and aging?

• A)Adults who do not strength train lose 4-6 pounds of muscle mass for each decade of life.
• B)Older adults usually have a higher percentage of body fat than younger adults.
• C)Strength training can help build muscle and reduce fat at any age.
• D)As people age,men tend to start losing muscle mass at a younger age than women.

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