The measure of energy expended while a person is engaged in sedentary activities, such as sitting on a sofa or digesting food is the
A) calorie intake.
B) basal metabolic rate.
C) exercise metabolic rate.
D) resting metabolic rate.

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Resting metabolic rate refers to the amount of energy expended by the body at rest, while engaging in sedentary activities. It is also sometimes referred to as basal metabolic rate.

The Measure of Energy Expended While a Person Is Engaged