A Person Has the Highest Energy Expenditure at Rest

Question

A person has the highest energy expenditure at rest.
A) moderately physically active
B) very sedentary, overweight
C) moderately sedentary
D) very physically active, muscular

Accepted Answer

A very physically active, muscular person has a higher basal metabolic rate due to increased muscle mass, which burns more calories at rest compared to someone who is sedentary or overweight.