News flash: Your body is burning calories all day (and night) long. Yep! By simply existing, you're torching calories. But ...

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) accounts for about 60% of the calories you burn each day. To calculate your BMR, you should use the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation, which is the most accurate. Knowing your ...

People can also use their basal metabolic rate (BMR) and activity levels to determine their caloric needs. They can use the following formula to estimate their BMR: Adult male: BMR (kcal/day ...

THE ENERGY YOUR BODY NEEDS JUST TO STAY ALIVE AT REST IS CALLED BASAL METABOLIC RATE. IT KEEPS YOUR LUNGS BREATHING, YOUR HEART BEATING, AND YOUR BODY WARM. YOUR BASAL METABOLIC RATE CAN ALSO CHANGE.