What are at least five factors that affect basal metabolism? Explain how variations in these factors either increases or decreases basal metabolism
1 ) As you age, your lean body mass decreases, which lowers your basal metabolic rate.
2 ) Basal metabolism is higher in people that are actively growing, such as young children and pregnant women.
3 ) Caffeine consumption increases basal metabolism.
4 ) Malnutrition lowers your basal metabolic rate.
5 ) Stress increases basal metabolic rate.
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a. Northeast b. Midwest c. West d. South e. Eastern Mountain
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