How Much Do You Know About Weight and Aging?

Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 28, 2023
Written by Amy Paturel
Question 1/9

Thinner is better as you get older.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/9

Your metabolism starts to slow down when you're in your:

  • 20s
  • 30s
  • 40s
  • 50 or later
Question 3/9

Gaining weight is a fact of aging.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/9

Eating too much is the No. 1 reason for gaining weight as you get older.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/9

Menopause makes women gain weight.

  • True
  • False
Question 6/9

How many calories per day should you get after age 50 if you're moderately active?

  • 1,600 for women and 2,000 for men
  • 1,800 for women and 2,000 to 2,200 for men
  • 2,000 for women and 2,400 to 2,800 for men
Question 7/9

What can lead to muscle loss as you age?

  • Being less active
  • Changes in hormones
  • Unhealthy diet
  • All the above
Question 8/9

Once your muscle mass starts to go, it's too late to do anything about it.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/9

Your sense of taste can fade with age.

  • True
  • False