Basal Metabolic Rate is the rate at which energy is expended to maintain the bodies essential function, or in other words the rate of basal energy expenditure. Basal metabolic rate is measured while an individual is awake, but in a completely resting state, that is lying down after a period of fasting.
For more information see How the Body Burns Calories
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