Changes in body composition differ considerably between females and males after puberty. Males experience:

A) a decrease in percentage of lean mass and a relative increase in fat mass.
B) an increase in percentage of lean mass and a relative decrease in fat mass.
C) a decrease in both fat mass and lean mass.
D) an increase in both fat mass and lean mass.


B

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