Which of the following factors contribute to the reasons that older adults have higher rates of obesity than younger adults? Select all that apply.

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A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that adults older than age 60 were more likely to be obese than younger adults. That trend may be due to a decades-long slow and steady loss of muscle mass and gain of fat, which translates to a decrease in the amount of calories burned. Other factors include (1) lower levels of physical activity, (2) eating too many calories, (3) certain medications, and (4) unhealthy habits such as lack of sleep and skipping breakfast.

Which of the Following Factors Contribute to the Reasons That