Resting metabolic rate is the
A)energy required to maintain vital body functions.
B)sum of all the processes by which the body uses food energy.
C)body's daily energy expenditure.
D)energy required to digest food.

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Resting metabolic rate refers to the energy needed to maintain vital body functions such as heart rate, breathing, and cell production when the body is at rest. It does not include the energy needed for physical activities, digestion, or other bodily processes.

Resting Metabolic Rate Is the