What is the difference between male and female weight gain in middle adulthood?

A. Men tend not to experience weight gain in middle adulthood, while women do.
B. Men tend to accumulate fat on the back and upper abdomen, while women accumulate fat around the waist.
C. Women tend to accumulate fat on the lower body, while men accumulate fat on the upper body.
D. Women tend to accumulate fat over the whole body, while men only accumulate fat on the abdomen.


Answer: B

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