Which Statement About Body Weight and Composition in Older Adults

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which statement about body weight and composition in older adults is FALSE?

• A)Weight loss in the elderly should emphasize the prevention of muscle and bone mass.
• B)Low BMI is associated with a higher risk of mortality.
• C)Body fat tends to decrease as people age.
• D)Obesity rates have increased in the elderly over the past two decades.

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