The term basal metabolic rate refers to ____.
A) the ratio of total body fat to lean tissue
B) a measure of cardiovascular fitness
C) the amount of oxygen consumed in one minute while sleeping
D) the calories needed to sustain your body at rest
E) the total energy needed to sustain daily living

Question

The term basal metabolic rate refers to ____.
A) ​the ratio of total body fat to lean tissue 
B) ​a measure of cardiovascular fitness 
C) ​the amount of oxygen consumed in one minute while sleeping 
D) ​the calories needed to sustain your body at rest 
E) ​the total energy needed to sustain daily living

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) refers to the number of calories that a resting body needs to sustain its basic functions, such as breathing and circulating blood. Therefore, option D, which mentions "the calories needed to sustain your body at rest," is the best answer. The other options - A, B, C, and E - do not correctly describe BMR.

The Term Basal Metabolic Rate Refers to ____