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Medical Conditions - Basal Metabolic Rate

Basal metabolic rate refers to the number of calories required by the body to perform the basic life-sustaining functions such as breathing, circulation of the blood, processing of nutrients, and cell production and repair. Basal metabolic rate is calculated by taking into account the person's age, height, weight, and gender.

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