For a sedentary individual, ____ typically makes up the largest portion of the day's total energy expenditure.
A) resting metabolism
B) thermic effect of food
C) physical activity
D) basal metabolic rate

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Resting metabolism, also known as basal metabolic rate (BMR), refers to the energy your body uses to carry out basic physiological functions such as breathing, circulation, and organ function while at rest. For sedentary individuals, who engage in little to no physical activity throughout the day, BMR typically makes up the largest portion of their daily energy expenditure. This is because they are not expending energy through physical activity, and their body only requires a certain amount of energy to carry out basic functions.

For a Sedentary Individual, ____ Typically Makes Up the Largest