How Much Do You Know About Weight and Aging?
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 28, 2023
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