Isaac has been physically inactive and obese for as long as he can remember.He is now determined to lose excess weight with a reduced-calorie diet.Isaac is likely to have difficulty losing weight while dieting because
A) low-calorie diets trigger increased secretions of leptin.
B) his resting metabolic rate will increase and cause him to overeat.
C) he has an unusually low set point for body weight.
D) it takes fewer calories to maintain fat than muscle.

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It takes fewer calories to maintain fat than muscle, which means that Isaac's reduced-calorie diet may not have a significant impact on his weight loss if he does not also increase his physical activity level to build more muscle mass. Additionally, his past physical inactivity and obesity may have led to a slower metabolism, further impeding his weight loss efforts.

Isaac Has Been Physically Inactive and Obese for as Long