Your 42-Year-Old Uncle Has Been Very Health-Conscious for Many Years

Your 42-year-old uncle has been very health-conscious for many years. He runs and exercises with weights and thinks that he can eat like he always has. What would you tell him with regard to BMR?

A) BMR declines as a function of exercise.
B) BMR does not play a role in weight gain.
C) BMR naturally increases, so he is correct. What he eats will be burned quickly.
D) BMR naturally decreases beginning at age 25 and he will likely be gaining weight if he does not reduce his intake of calories.