The greater the amount of muscle mass,the
A)lower the resting metabolic rate.
B)higher the resting metabolic rate.
C)more fat that is needed in the diet.
D)easier it is to gain weight.

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Muscle is a metabolically active tissue, meaning it requires more energy (calories) to maintain compared to fat tissue. Therefore, the more muscle mass an individual has, the higher their resting metabolic rate will be. This is because they require more calories to maintain their muscle mass even at rest.

The Greater the Amount of Muscle Mass,the