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0 pointswaqf3y ago0 comments

Is that effect mediated by body size, or is it true even when corrected for body size and shape?

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It is directly affected by body fat at least. Fat is insulating (hence whales, seals, etc. having a thick fat layer) and definitely being on the larger size with a higher % of body fat makes someone feel warmer.

bearmode3y ago

It's also directly affected by muscle mass, for a similar reason. Also body mass to body surface area does play a part from what I've read.

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0 pointswaqf3y ago0 comments

Is that effect mediated by body size, or is it true even when corrected for body size and shape?

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piva003y ago

bearmode3y ago

It's also directly affected by muscle mass, for a similar reason. Also body mass to body surface area does play a part from what I've read.

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