Glossary/Food

Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

Definition

Your basal metabolic rate is the energy your body uses at complete rest. It is usually 60 to 70% of what you burn in a day.

In more detail

The Mifflin-St Jeor equation estimates it from your weight, height, age and sex. Multiply by an activity factor to get maintenance.

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