Question

Beginning in the 30's, the average female's rmr declines by approximately ________________ per decade and the average males by __________ per decade.

Answer 1

According to research concerning energy expenditure and aging, at the start of age of 30 yrs old the person's typical resting metabolic rate (RMR) is approximately 1700 kcal/day. Genderwise, this number normally declines a rate of -80 kcal/day per decade for men and -45 kcal/day per decade for women.