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Differentiate between basal and total metabolic rate.
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It is the minimum amount of energy required to maintain basic bodily functions such as breathing, circulation, and cell production. BMR is typically measured in a fasting state, early in the morning, and without any physical activity or external stimulation. Show more…
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