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BMR

BMR can be measured to estimate the amount of energy expended a day in different exercise levels.

The result of lowest daily calories shows the least amount of calories that a person need to keep the body functioning, including breathing, blood circulation, controlling body temparature.

Section

Biological Gender

Age

years
Number between 1 and 99

Height

Number between 100 and 300

Weight

Number between 30 and 300

Status

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