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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. |
