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Metabolic Rate

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Your brain accounts for about 20% of your body's total energy consumption, even though it makes up only 2% of your body weight.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why some people can eat a lot without gaining weight while others seem to gain weight just by looking at food? The answer lies in your metabolic rate.