With aging,intra-abdominal fat increases more than subcutaneous or total body fat.A slightly higher basal metabolic rate (BMR)seems to be protective in maintaining immunity to diseases.

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Both statements are true.In addition to increase in intra-abdominal fat,peripheral muscle declines more than central muscle mass.As musculature shrinks,fat tissue accumulates.Health care providers would be wise to advise older patients to focus on increasing muscle and reducing fat rather than losing weight.

With Aging,intra-Abdominal Fat Increases More Than Subcutaneous or Total Body