Which of the following clients would be most reasonably expected to have the highest basal metabolic rate (BMR), assuming none is obese or malnourished?
A)
A 22-year-old man, 69 inches tall, who has a sedentary lifestyle
B)
A 47-year-old woman, 65 inches tall, who swims 1 mile four times a week
C)
A 29-year-old woman, 61 inches tall, who is pregnant and on bed rest
D)
A 60-year-old man, 72 inches tall, who is recovering from heart surgery
Ans:
D
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Although age, sex, physical state, and pregnancy are contributing factors, variations in BMR among individuals are chiefly related to skeletal muscle mass and body size. Therefore, regardless of health and fitness status, the tallest and heaviest person in any sample will probably have the highest BMR.
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