Which of the Following Individuals Would Lose Heat the Fastest

Question

Which of the following individuals would lose heat the fastest in a cold room?
A) an adult man
B) an adult woman
C) an adolescent male
D) a child
E) a newborn infant

Accepted Answer

Newborn infants have a larger surface area to body mass ratio, making them more susceptible to heat loss. They also have less body fat and are unable to shiver to generate heat, making them the most vulnerable to losing heat in a cold room.