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Why does basal metabolic rate decrease with age?

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Why does basal metabolic rate decrease with age?

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Metabolic rate decreases with age for two reasons. The fact that people tend to exercise less as they age is partly responsible for the drop in metabolic rate. Reduced caloric intake also results in lower metabolic rate.

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