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What is basal metabolic rate?

Food energy used by the body at rest.

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Why: Basal metabolic rate measures food energy used per unit time by an animal at rest, needed by organs to work normally.

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Answer: Food energy used by the body at rest. Basal metabolic rate measures food energy used per unit time by an animal at rest, needed by organs to work normally.

  1. Energy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy
    The basal metabolism rate measures the food energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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