Energy needs decline with advancing age partly because _____

a. sarcopenia is not significant in later years
b. organs actually get smaller and so require less energy
c. older people usually increase their physical activity
d. basal metabolic rate declines as people age
e. older people are better able to absorb energy from foods


d

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