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Glossary AB CD EF GH IJ KL MN OP QR ST UV WX YZ Basal Metabolic Rate Also known as the Resting Metabolic Rate. This is the rate of energy expenditure that is needed to keep the person alive. It includes energy needed for brain activity, breathing, heartbeat, tissue maintenance, and countless other functions needed to sustain life. The 2 biggest factors which determine the Basal Metabolic Rate are the lean mass and thyroid activity. |