1. which of the following statements is not true about metabolism? a. basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life. b. basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive. c. metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age. d. younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults. 2.sanchez consumes a diet where he will not eat pork and will not eat meat with dairy products. he is most likely following this type of diet. a. diabetic b. kosher c. low-fat d. vegetarian