Which of the following is the correct definition for sarcopenia?

A. age-related gradual increase in body fatness
B. age-related decline in muscle mass made worse by physical inactivity
C. gradual increase in the size of muscles as a result of strength training
D. detailed external appearance of a muscle


Answer: B

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