The Truth About Metabolism
Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on August 24, 2022
Question 1/15
In general, the more muscle and less fat you have, the higher your metabolic rate.
- True
- False
Question 2/15
Which of the following can boost your metabolic rate?
- A high-fat diet
- A high-carbohydrate diet
- A high-protein diet
- None of the above
Question 3/15
Women usually have a higher metabolic rate than men.
- True
- False
Question 4/15
What is your "metabolism"?
- The rate at which you burn calories
- The rate at which you eat or drink calories
- The processes your body uses to convert or use energy
- None of the above
Question 5/15
What is your "metabolic rate"?
- The rate at which you burn calories
- The rate at which you eat or drink calories
- Half of the rate at which you burn calories
- None of the above
Question 6/15
Which of the following can affect your metabolism?
- Lifestyle
- Genes
- Age
- All of the above
Question 7/15
Your metabolism is controlled mainly by your:
- Heart
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Thyroid
Question 8/15
Strength training can help you lose weight by changing your metabolic rate.
- True
- False
Question 9/15
As you age, your metabolic rate:
- Stabilizes
- Speeds up
- Slows down
- None of the above
Question 10/15
Eating fewer than 1,200 calories per day makes your metabolic rate:
- Speed up
- Slow down
- Stay the same
- None of the above
Question 11/15
Caffeine can boost your metabolic rate.
- True
- False
Question 12/15
Spicy food can boost your metabolic rate.
- True
- False
Question 13/15
Which of the following is considered to be a safe and effective metabolism “booster"?
- Ephedra
- L-carnitine
- Bitter orange
- None of the above
Question 14/15
Your local climate can affect your metabolic rate.
- True
- False
Question 15/15
Most of the calories that your body uses are burned when you're active.
- True
- False