Basic Metabolic Rate (BMR) Decreases by About _____ Per Decade

question 48

Multiple Choice

Basic metabolic rate (BMR) decreases by about _____ per decade after young adulthood.

• A) 1% to 2%
• B) 2% to 4%
• C) 3% to 5%
• D) 5% to 8%
• E) 8% to 10%

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