Which of the following statements is MOST characteristic of body composition changes associated with aging?
A) In the decades between age 60 and 70, both men and women lose about 25% of their lean body mass.
B) In a large sample of older Americans, about 85% of males and females were diagnosed with sarcopenia.
C) Men experience a greater increase in percentage of body fat than women.
D) With aging, body fat storage shifts from subcutaneous stores to visceral sites.
D
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