Question

increases your metabolic rate: *
fat
starving
exercise
being female
empty calories are a good thing *
true
false
the energy you need in order to maintain normal body functions, *
a. resting heart rate
b. resting metabolic rate
a and b
none of the above

Explanation:

First Question: "Increases your metabolic rate"

• Fat: Storing fat generally doesn't increase metabolic rate; in fact, excessive fat might lead to metabolic issues in some cases, and fat itself isn't a factor that increases metabolism.
• Starving: Starving or severe calorie restriction actually slows down the metabolic rate as the body tries to conserve energy.
• Exercise: Regular exercise, especially aerobic and strength - training exercises, can increase muscle mass and the body's energy expenditure, thus increasing the metabolic rate.
• Being Female: On average, males tend to have a higher metabolic rate than females due to typically having more muscle mass. Being female is not a factor that increases metabolic rate.

Empty calories are calories from foods that have little to no nutritional value, such as sugary drinks, candies, and some processed snacks. Consuming empty calories can lead to weight gain, nutrient deficiencies (since the body isn't getting essential vitamins, minerals, etc.), and other health problems. So, empty calories are not a good thing.

• Resting Heart rate: This is the number of times the heart beats per minute when a person is at rest. It is a measure of heart function, not related to the energy needed for body functions.
• Resting metabolic rate: The resting metabolic rate (RMR) is the amount of energy (in calories) that the body needs to maintain basic physiological functions (like breathing, circulation, cell production, etc.) while at rest. This matches the description of the energy needed to maintain normal body functions.
• a and b: Since resting heart rate is not related to the energy needed for body functions, this option is incorrect.
• none of the above: Since option b (resting metabolic rate) is correct, this option is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Exercise

Second Question: "Empty Calories are a good thing"