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?

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BMR naturally decreases beginning at age 25 and continuing throughout adulthood. This means that even if he exercises regularly, his body will burn fewer calories at rest than it did when he was younger. If he continues to eat the same amount of calories as he always has, he will likely be consuming more than his body needs, leading to weight gain. Therefore, he should reduce his intake of calories to match his decreasing BMR.

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