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Compare the energy requirements of a 50-year-old woman and 50-year-old man.


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Older adults usually have a lower BMR than younger people since their muscle mass tends to decrease with age. The BMR accounts on average for about three quarters of an individual's energy needs. In addition to their BMR, people also use energy for movement of all types.

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