NUTRITION THROUGH LIFE CYCLE(LL)-TEXT
NUTRITION THROUGH LIFE CYCLE(LL)-TEXT
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ISBN: 9781337919340
Author: Brown
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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To examine: Whether the statement “Fat-free mass or lean body mass tends to shrink in old age. This result in significantly decreased need for calories, vitamins, and minerals” is true or false.

Introduction: The ageing process is often associated with a change in the nutritional requirement of a person. The requirement for energy decreases however the requirement for some essential nutrients increases.

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