Nutrition

Basal Metabolic Rate BMR

The minimum energy the body needs to keep basic functions like breathing and heartbeat going while completely at rest.

Real-life application

A dietician estimates a person's BMR before deciding how many calories they should eat in a day to lose, gain, or maintain weight.

Related terms

A meal pattern that gives the body the right mix of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals in the right amounts.

One of the three main nutrients in food (along with protein and fat). It is the body's main source of quick energy, mostly starches and sugars.

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