What is BMR and how is it measured?

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BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate, which is the amount of energy (measured in calories) that a person's body requires to perform its basic functions such as breathing, circulating blood, maintaining body temperature, and other involuntary activities. BMR varies depending on factors such as age, sex, height, weight, and body composition. BMR is typically measured in a fasted state, while resting, and in a thermally neutral environment. BMR is an important factor in determining a person's overall daily caloric needs and can be used to design personalized nutrition and exercise plans.

 

 

Here's an example of how to calculate your BMR using the  Mifflin St. Jeor equation is a widely used formula to calculate Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is the amount of energy or calories required to maintain basic body functions at rest. The formula is based on several factors including age, weight, height, and gender. The equation for BMR calculation by Mifflin St. Jeor is as follows:

For men: BMR = (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) - (5 × age in years) + 5

For women: BMR = (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) - (5 × age in years) - 161

Here is an example of how to calculate BMR using the Mifflin St. Jeor equation:

Suppose you are a 30-year-old woman who is 160 cm tall and weighs 60 kg. Using the Mifflin St. Jeor equation, your BMR would be:

BMR = (10 x 60) + (6.25 x 160) - (5 x 30) - 161 = 1233 calories per day

This means that your body would burn approximately 1233 calories per day to maintain basic body functions at rest. It is important to note that this is just an estimation and the actual number may vary depending on several other factors such as activity level, body composition, and genetics. 

 

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BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate, which is the minimum amount of energy your body needs to function while at rest, just to maintain vital bodily functions such as breathing, circulation, and organ function. In other words, BMR is the number of calories your body needs to burn each day just to stay alive.