Tag: Adult metabolism

A groundbreaking study analyzed the metabolic rates of over 6,600 people, revealing that infants burn calories roughly 50% faster than adults. This surprising fact highlights the complex metabolic differences across our lifespan and helps answer whether kids or adults burn more calories.

A 2021 study in the journal *Science* revealed that, per pound of body weight, metabolism actually peaks at age one, burning calories 50% faster than an adult. This fact highlights the intensive energy demands of early development and helps explain which age group needs more energy, though the answer depends on whether you measure by total calories or by body weight.