Paul is a 19-year-old athlete who is 6' tall and weighs 178 pounds; Rick is a 40-year-old salesman who weighs 165 pounds and is 5' 7" tall. What statement below best describes who would have the higher basal metabolic rate and why?
a. Rick, because he has a lower BMI
b. Rick, because he is older
c. Rick, because he has a low-stress occupation
d. Paul, because he has a lower BMI
e. Paul, because he is younger, taller, and likely more muscular
e
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. 18.5 B. 20 C. 25 D. 30
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