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Title: Distinguish between basal metabolic rate (BMR), resting metabolic rate (RMR), and exercise metabolic
Post by: Fuaza on Aug 14, 2015
Distinguish between basal metabolic rate (BMR), resting metabolic rate (RMR), and exercise metabolic rate (EMR).


Title: Re: Distinguish between basal metabolic rate (BMR), resting metabolic rate (RMR), and exercise metab
Post by: bio_man on Aug 24, 2015
Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the minimum rate at which the body uses energy when working to maintain basic vital functions. BMR for the average healthy adults is 1,200-1,800 calories per day.

Resting metabolic rate (RMR) includes the BMR plus any energy expended through daily sedentary activities such as food digestion, sitting, studying, or standing.

Exercise metabolic rate (EMR) accounts for all remaining daily calorie expenditures, such as walking, climbing stairs, and mowing the lawn.


Title: Re: Distinguish between basal metabolic rate (BMR), resting metabolic rate (RMR), and exercise metabolic
Post by: Fuaza on Sep 1, 2015
Yup, it's correct :) Vote with confidence people.