India, Sept. 18 -- For overall weight management and health, metabolism is either praised or blamed. But metabolic health is often misunderstood, myths and misconceptions shrouding it. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Rohit Sharma, consultant, internal medicine, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Jaipur said, "Between fad diets, fitness hacks, and social media advice, myths about metabolism often overshadow the science." The doctor busted several myths. Also read | 10 foods to increase metabolism and speed up weight loss

Fact: Body size and muscle mass causes influence on the metabolic rate more than the weight alone. Larger bodies burn more calories at rest because they require more energy to function

Fact: Eating snacks throughout the day...