You are volunteering at a weight-loss clinic. You're in charge of a station that makes individualized recommendations for increasing daily metabolic rate. Which of the following lifestyle changes can increase metabolic rate to the greatest extent?
A. Increasing dietary caloric intake
B. Increasing mental activity
C. Increasing blood glucose levels
D. Increasing skeletal muscle activity
E. Increasing environmental temperature
Answer: D
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