Question

Michele believes she cannot lose weight because she has a slow metabolism.  Of the research she has done on the subject, which would be considered reliable?

Answer 1

such a thing as a slow metabolism, it's rare. And it's usually not what's behind being overweight or obese — that's ultimately a result of interactions among genetics, diet, physical activity and other factors.

Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Even when you're at rest, your body needs energy for functions such as breathing, circulating blood and repairing cells. The energy your body uses for these basic functions is known as your basal metabolic rate.

Several factors determine your basal metabolic rate:

Body size and composition. If you weigh more or have more muscle mass, you'll burn more calories, even at rest. So people who weigh more are more likely to have a faster basal metabolic rate — not a slower one — because a portion of excess weight is muscle

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Answer 2

The most reliable would probably be information she has recieved from websites ending in .edu .gov

Those are reliable websites with correct information