Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 15

What happens to the BMR when a person goes on a prolonged low-calorie diet?

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate of energy expenditure measured under standardized conditions. BMR represents 60% to 75% of total energy spend in the average sedentary person. BMR is generally high during childhood and adolescence and decreases gradually after age 20 onwards.