Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. One's basal metabolic rate (BMR) typically slows throughout life.
2. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) can be defined as "the rate of energy required to sustain aerobic activity for a minimum of 20 minutes."
3. Very low-calorie diets slow body metabolism.
4. A regular program of moderate exercise has a tendency to increase one's appetite.
5. Athletes may not get an accurate reading of body fat using the body mass index (BMI).


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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