Prolonged (several months)caloric restriction results in a reduction in the basal metabolic rate.The explanation for this decline in basal metabolic rate is linked to ______________.

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The decline in basal metabolic rate due to prolonged caloric restriction is multifactorial, involving a loss of both lean and fat tissue, a decrease in circulating levels of thyroid hormone (T3), and a reduced level of sympathetic nervous system activity. All these factors contribute to the body's efforts to conserve energy under conditions of reduced caloric intake.

Prolonged (Several Months)caloric Restriction Results in a Reduction in the Basal