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Explain the term basal metabolic rate​

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The amount of calories your body requires to perform its most essential (basal) life-sustaining functions is known as your basal metabolic rate.
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Basal metabolic rate is the number of calories your body needs to accomplish its most basic (basal) life-sustaining functions.

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