| Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is the number of calories that are needed to support basic metabolic and organ system functions, including digestion. It is essentially what one needs to maintain energy balance, absent any physical activity. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is a similar concept, but it excludes digestive activity and is measured under strict conditions. Both values are similar, so RMR is sufficient for most people to determine what their baseline metabolic requirements are.
Then, calories are added to account for physical activity during the day by multiplying the RMR by an activity factor:
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RMR Calculator – Resting Metabolic Rate
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