A member asked:

How does the change in metabolism as you age affect your weight gain and how your body changes?

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Dr. Raj Syal answered

Weight increases: Metabolic rate decreases about 2% every year. If you do not decrease the number of calories, weight gain occurs.

Answered 12/13/2014

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