Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) On average, women have a basal metabolic rate that is about 3 to 5 percent lower than men's basal metabolic rate.
B) Getting only about 5 hours of sleep a night is an effective strategy for reducing appetite and losing weight.
C) When people who are obese restrict their caloric intake, their basal metabolic rate decreases.
D) An adult would be considered seriously underweight if he or she had a body mass index of 17.

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Getting only about 5 hours of sleep a night is not an effective strategy for reducing appetite and losing weight. In fact, inadequate sleep has been associated with an increased risk of obesity and weight gain. The other statements are true.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE