Why do older subjects lose weight?

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Studies show that neuropeptide activities are altered with aging

Muscle wasting may be the primary cause. See book chapter: Schwartz, A.L. (2013). Exercise in elderly cancer survivors. In Ulrich, C, Steindorf, K, & Berger, NA (Eds). Exercise, Energy Balance, and Cancer. Springer

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