A woman's larger percent body fat and smaller muscle mass relative to body size help explain her lower metabolic rate per unit surface area.

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Women generally have a higher percentage of body fat and less muscle mass compared to men, which contributes to a lower basal metabolic rate (BMR) per unit of surface area because muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue, even at rest.

A Woman's Larger Percent Body Fat and Smaller Muscle Mass