Sixty-year-old Norbert says, "When I was a teenager, I could eat five big meals a day and still feel hungry. Now a couple of snacks can get me through the day." What BEST accounts for this age-related change?

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As people age, their metabolic rate tends to decrease. This reduction in metabolic rate means that older adults require fewer calories to maintain their body weight, which can lead to a decrease in appetite or the amount of food needed to feel satiated.

Sixty-Year-Old Norbert Says, "When I Was a Teenager, I Could