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What does BMR stand for?

Basal Metabolic Rate


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By comparing tropical and temperate birds' basal metabolic rate (BMR)--the amount of energy spent to breathe and live while at rest--scientists discovered that the tropical birds use less energy to maintain normal bodily functions than their temperate cousins.
With built-in iWorx LabScribe2 analysis software, the system is capable of measuring and calculating rates of oxygen consumption (VO2), rates of carbon dioxide production (VCO2), respiratory exchange ratios (RER), basal metabolic rates (BMR), aerobic capacities (VO2max), and others.
A person''s basal metabolic rate refers to the number of calories his or her body burns while at rest.
Step 1 Calculate your basal metabolic rate (BMR) Use the equation below that relates to your age.
The MC-200 Metabolic Cart is configured for recording and measuring Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) and sedentary to light activity, VO2 and VCO2.
It has been argued that individuals with a genetically endowed lower basal metabolic rate are prone to obesity and that they have difficulty losing weight because their BMR falls even lower during calorie restriction.
BMR, or basal metabolic rate, is how many calories a person burns just to function each day.

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