Even though they are the same age and have the same height and weight, Matt has more lean mass than Rob. Which of the following is true in this case?

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Basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy or calories the body burns at rest. Since Matt has more lean mass than Rob, he is likely to have a higher basal metabolic rate as lean mass requires more energy to maintain compared to fat mass. On the other hand, resting energy expenditure takes into account the overall energy used by the body at rest, including digestion and other basic bodily functions. Therefore, we cannot determine the resting energy expenditure solely based on the lean mass.

Even Though They Are the Same Age and Have the Same