Which of the following is NOT a property of adaptive thermogenesis?

The property of adaptive thermogenesis that is not accurate is an increase in resting metabolic rate (RMR). Adaptive thermogenesis refers to the adjustments the body makes to regulate energy expenditure in response to changes in diet, environment, and body composition.

Typically, adaptive thermogenesis leads to a decrease in RMR, which occurs as a compensatory mechanism when there is a change in body weight, particularly during weight loss. When individuals lose weight, their bodies will often slow down energy expenditure as a way to conserve energy, which can manifest as a suppression of the resting metabolic rate. Therefore, the notion that adaptive thermogenesis would increase RMR contradicts the established understanding of how energy expenditure is regulated in the body.

The other options accurately reflect characteristics of adaptive thermogenesis: it does lead to a reduction in RMR that can exceed the loss of body tissue, it typically involves increased efficiency during physical activity, and it plays a role in weight plateau or regaining, as the body adapts to changes and makes weight maintenance more challenging after weight loss.