Your doctor tells you that you and your twin sister have the same basal metabolic rate (BMR). You live independent lives and do your own thing, so how can that be? Which factor is likely the reason?
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your age
your age
your appetites
your appetites
your required Daily Values
your required Daily Values
your hunger
your appetites
The likely reason for having the same basal metabolic rate (BMR) with your twin sister despite living independent lives and doing your own thing is your age. Age is a determining factor that affects BMR, and since you and your twin sister share the same genetics, it is possible that you both have a similar age and thus similar BMR.
To determine the reason why you and your twin sister have the same basal metabolic rate (BMR), you need to consider the different factors that can affect BMR. BMR is the number of calories your body needs to perform vital functions at rest, such as breathing and maintaining organ function.
One likely factor that can explain why you have the same BMR as your twin sister is your age. BMR typically decreases with age due to factors such as hormonal changes, decreased muscle mass, and a slower metabolic rate. Since you and your twin sister share the same genetic makeup and were born around the same time, it is likely that your age is the reason for having similar BMRs.
To confirm this, you can consider other factors such as your appetites, required Daily Values, and hunger. However, these factors may vary between individuals and can be influenced by various lifestyle choices, dietary habits, and medical conditions. Therefore, it is less likely for these factors to be solely responsible for both you and your twin sister having the same BMR.