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How
Many Calories Does Your Body Burn at Rest?
Resting
Metabolic Rate (RMR) is the number of calories
your body burns when it's at rest. If you are
trying to maintain your weight, lose weight,
or gain weight it is important to know your
Resting Metabolic Rate.
This
is the minimum number of calories your body
needs to support biological functions such as
breathing, heartbeat, vital organ function,
body temperature, and homeostasis in a resting
state. Most people require 1,200 to 2,400 calories
per day. The RMR usually accounts for 60 to
75% of one’s total daily energy expenditure.
The remaining calories are burned by physical
activity.
If
you know your RMR and your activity level, you
can estimate how many calories your body will
burn per day and adjust them to achieve your
goal, to maintain, lose, or gain weight.
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