Factors that affect the metabolic rate 1. Exercise Exercise produces an increase in metabolic rate 2. Ingestion of food Increase metabolic rate The specific dynamic action of protein 3. Emotional state 4. Environmental temperature 20-30c have stable metabolic rate <20 or >30C. metabolic rate is increased 5. Other factors(Sleep, sex, etc.Factors that affect the metabolic rate 1. Exercise Exercise produces an increase in metabolic rate 2. Ingestion of food Increase metabolic rate The specific dynamic action of protein 3. Emotional state 4. Environmental temperature 20-30 °C have stable metabolic rate < 20 or >30°C , metabolic rate is increased 5. Other factors (sleep, sex, etc.)