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Oct 28, 2025

4 min

Do Maintenance Calories Increase With Age? The Answer May Surprise You

Research shows that after age 60, your basal metabolic rate declines by about 0.7% each year. So, do maintenance calories increase with age? The answer is a definitive no; they actually decrease, requiring a new approach to nutrition.

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