The decline in the _________ in middle adulthood is largely attributable to the loss of muscle tissue and the corresponding increase in fatty tissue.

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Resting metabolic rate declines in middle adulthood due to the loss of muscle tissue and an increase in fatty tissue. This means the body burns fewer calories at rest, making weight management more challenging. Reaction time, aerobic capacity, and blood sugar tolerance may also decline in middle adulthood, but they are not largely attributable to the loss of muscle tissue and increase in fatty tissue.

The Decline in the _________ in Middle Adulthood Is Largely