Energy Needs Decline with Advancing Age Due to All of the Following

question 29

Multiple Choice

Energy needs decline with advancing age due to all of the following reasons except:

• A)sarcopenia can be significant in later years.
• B)basal metabolic rate declines as people age.
• C)older people usually reduce their physical activity.
• D)older people are better able to absorb energy from foods.

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