Ravi is a 35 year old software engineer who reports a gradual 6 kg weight gain over 8 years. He states his eating habits have not changed since his early 20s, but he now spends most of his time sedentary at work. What is the MOST accurate explanation for Ravi’s weight gain?

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Ageing has reduced his ability to oxidise fat

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His metabolism is stable, but reduced activity has lowered total energy expenditure

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His basal metabolic rate has significantly declined since age 27

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Hormonal changes are the primary cause of weight gain at this age

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