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basal metabolic rate [′bā·səl med·ə′bäl·ik ′rāt] (physiology) The amount of energy utilized per unit time under conditions of basal metabolism; expressed as calories per square meter of body surface or per kilogram of body weight per hour. Abbreviated BMR. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The website combines walking data delivered by a USB Pocket Pedometer(TM) with other fitness activities and basal metabolic rates to determine the calories burned. Caffeine increases the work capacity of muscles (Liska, 1986) and may slightly raise basal metabolic rates (Ray & Ksir, 1990; The United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Low blood sugar levels and high basal metabolic rates (amounts of energy utilized during complete rest) are typical of pregnancy and are often associated with "morning sickness. |
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