By dramatically reducing her daily caloric intake, Marilyn plans to reduce her normal body weight by 10 to 15 percent. Research
suggests that after three or four weeks of sustained dieting, Marilyn will a decrease her number of fat cells. b experience a decrease in her feelings of hunger. c have a lower set point for body weight. d have a lower resting metabolic rate. e have a lower fat cell count.
Resting metabolic rate or RMR is the energy needed by the body to perform the functions when the body is at rest. Energy is required to perform functions like breathing and circulation.
The RMR changes when the weight of the body changes that is an increase in the weight of the person increases the RMR while the loss in weight decreases RMR.
In the given question since Marilyn maintained the dieting for three to four weeks which could have lead to the loss of the weight, therefore, the RMR of the Marilyn will decrease.
