__________ especially decline in height because of a loss of __________.
A) Men; lean body mass
B) Women; bone mineral content
C) Men; muscle and fat
D) Women; muscle and fat

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Women especially decline in height because of a loss of bone mineral content, which can lead to osteoporosis. While men also experience a decline in height with age, their loss of lean body mass (muscle) is a contributing factor rather than the primary cause of height loss. Both men and women may experience a loss of fat, but this is not a significant factor in height loss.

__________ Especially Decline in Height Because of a Loss of __________

Especially Decline in Height Because of a Loss of