Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
What Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) means in Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
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Reference: OCR
The minimum amount of energy required by the body at rest to maintain essential functions like breathing and body temperature.
Topics that use Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Related terms
- Dietary Reference Values (DRVs)
- Peak Bone Mass
- Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
- Lower Reference Nutrient Intake (LRNI)
- Physical Activity Level (PAL)
- Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI)
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