Question

question 37 (1 point)
which of the following statements is correct?
excessive strength training increases an individuals chances of developing sarcopenia.
fat is the preferred energy fuel used by the muscles during strength training.
strength training helps increase adipose tissue around muscle fibers.
loss of lean tissue is the main reason for an increase in metabolism as people grow older.
with all other factors equal, an individual with a higher muscle mass will have a higher resting metabolism.

Explanation:

• Sarcopenia is age - related muscle loss and strength training helps prevent it, so the first statement is incorrect.
• Carbohydrates are the preferred energy fuel during strength training, not fat, so the second statement is wrong.
• Strength training reduces adipose tissue around muscle fibers, not increases it, so the third statement is false.
• Loss of lean tissue decreases metabolism as people age, not increases it, so the fourth statement is incorrect.
• Muscle is more metabolically active than fat. So, with all other factors equal, an individual with higher muscle mass has a higher resting metabolism.

Answer:

With all other factors equal, an individual with a higher muscle mass will have a higher resting metabolism.