Asked by Cherryy Chauhan on Sep 27, 2024

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding body composition and aging?

A) Adults who do not strength train lose 4-6 pounds of muscle mass for each decade of life.
B) Older adults usually have a higher percentage of body fat than younger adults.
C) Strength training can help build muscle and reduce fat at any age.
D) As people age,men tend to start losing muscle mass at a younger age than women.

Strength Training

Physical exercises designed to improve muscle strength, endurance, and size.

Body Composition

The measure of the relative amounts of muscle, fat, bone, and other vital parts of the body.

Muscle Mass

Refers to the total amount of muscle tissue in the body, important for posture, movement, and overall metabolic rate.

  • Identify the factual differences versus the mythical beliefs concerning body composition and metabolic rates across genders.
  • Grasp the contribution of physical activities, dieting practices, and lifestyle behaviors in the governance of body composition.