The total energy output of a body at rest after a 12-hour fast in a room of comfortable temperature is a measure of the number of calories required to maintain body weight,known as which of the following?

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Basal energy expenditure (BEE) refers to the amount of energy expressed in calories that a person needs to maintain the body's normal metabolic activity, such as breathing, circulation, and cell production, while at rest and in a fasting state. It is measured under very controlled conditions including a thermally neutral environment, which is why it is the correct answer for the scenario described.

The Total Energy Output of a Body at Rest After