50 Food & Nutrition Myths You Need to Stop Believing

45/50 Previous Next

© Thinkstock

45) Thin People Have A Faster Metabolism

It's easy to assume that slim people have a faster metabolism than those who are overweight, but in reality, it's not that simple. You've probably heard the term "skinny fat," which refers to thin people who have little muscle definition in their bodies. If these people tend to consume a lot of calories, they may indeed have a fast metabolism. But if they're not overeating, they could still have a slow metabolism; they just aren't eating enough to gain weight. We know that muscle burns more calories than fat, but people with more mass, including those who are overweight, will still have a higher resting metabolic rate than thin people.