Question

what do you mean by"basal metabolic rate"?

Answer 1

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate of energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest. ... Metabolism comprises the processes that the body needs to function. Basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy expressed in calories that a person needs to keep the body functioning at rest.

Answer 2

Basal metabolic rate is the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm.