Which of the following will decrease basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
Answer Undernutrition
After a lag period, the body adjusts to reduced energy intake by reducing energy expenditure. This is one of the factors that makes losing weight, and keeping it off, so difficult. In addition, nutrient deficiencies will inhibit the body's metabolic activity.
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