The _____ measures the rate at which the body burns calories to produce energy.
A)amount of leptin
B)metabolic rate
C)body mass index reading
D)set-point

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The metabolic rate measures the amount of energy burned by the body at rest, including the energy required to maintain basic bodily functions such as heartbeat, breathing and temperature regulation. It is a key factor in determining how many calories one can consume without gaining weight. The other options are not directly related to measuring the rate of calorie burning.

The _____ Measures the Rate at Which the Body Burns