BMR
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Earlier studies suggested that people might reach up to 10 times their BMR, which is the minimum amount of energy needed while resting, but only for short, intense periods.
From Science Daily
They knew BMR was roughly the same among larger mammals, when adjusted for body size.
From Science Magazine
They found that no matter the event, energy expenditure sharply leveled off after about 20 days, eventually plateauing at about 2.5 times an athlete’s BMR.
From Science Magazine
And our BMR is better defined as the average amount of calories we expend while simply living our best lives.
From Scientific American
And, like we said earlier, muscle mass is one of the primary determinants of your BMR.
From US News
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