Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) reflects the minimal energy expenditure necessary for exercise to be beneficial in weight loss.
2. Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.
3. Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in the United States.
4. Most people overestimate the amount of food they eat.
5. Men tend to have higher rates of obesity at higher income levels than do women.


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

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