Paul Is a 19-Year-Old Athlete Who Is 6′ Tall and Weighs

question 55

Multiple Choice

Paul is a 19-year-old athlete who is 6′ tall and weighs 178 lbs.; Rick is a 40-year-old salesman who weighs 165 lbs. and is 5′7″ tall. Who is likely to have the higher BMR and why?

• A)Rick may have the higher BMR because he has a lower BMI.
• B)Rick may have the higher BMR because he is older than Paul.
• C)Rick may have the higher BMR because he has a low-stress occupation.
• D)Paul may have the higher BMR because he has a higher BMI.
• E)Paul may have the higher BMR because he is younger and taller than Rick.

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