A genetic tendency toward efficient use of energy that results in below-average energy requirements and increased storage of calories as fat is called

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Makenna Cooke

23 August, 03:59

A genetic tendency toward efficient use of energy that results in below-average energy requirements and increased storage of calories as fat is called

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Matthias Olson · Answer 1

Thrifty metabolism

Thrifty metabolism is the genetic tendency toward efficient use of energy that results in below-average energy requirements and increased storage of calories as fat. Thrifty metabolism contributes to less weight lost when an obese person reduce the amount of his calorie intake even though there is changes in metabolism.