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Which of the following individuals would MOST likely have the lowest basal metabolic rate?

a) a 38-year-old pregnant woman
b) a 28-year-old anorexic woman
c) an 18-year-old conditioned male athlete
d) a 48-year-old obese male

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Answer:

The preferable option will be - B.

B. A 28-year-old anorexic female

Explanation:

  • Anorexia is simply known as an eating disorder.
  • Losing weight, fear of gaining weight, and a strong desire to be thin are the most popular symptoms.
  • Some genetic problems, some social connection factors from the glamour world, athletics, etc. But the exact accurate cause is still unknown.
  • Some complications are seen such as osteoporosis, infertility, heart damage, and menopause.

The BMI categories are -

  • Mild disease - greater than 17,
  • Moderate disease - 16 to 17,
  • Severe disease - 15 to 16,
  • Extreme disease - less than 15.

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