Basal metabolic rate means the energy production:
A)that is standard for all people of the same age
B)that is standard for all people of the same weight
C)when the body is at rest
D)when there is maximum energy production

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy expended by the body while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, in the post-absorptive state (meaning that the digestive system is inactive, which requires about twelve hours of fasting). BMR is often used interchangeably with resting metabolic rate (RMR), which is the metabolic rate measured after a person has been resting for some time in a comfortable environment. BMR and RMR are highly correlated and may differ only by a few calories. BMR represents the minimum amount of energy needed to keep your body functioning, including breathing and keeping your heart beating. It varies depending on age, gender, size, and body composition.

Basal Metabolic Rate Means the Energy Production