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Understanding BMR – Your Body’s Metabolic Engine
Factors that affect BMR Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs to function at rest. It is influenced by several factors, including age, sex, body size and composition, and genetics. Age: As you age, your BMR typically decreases. This is because your body tends to lose muscle mass and gain fat as you get…
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