… The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the largest component (approximately 45 to 70 percent of total energy requirements) and is strongly influenced by body composition (fat-free mass). The BMR can be estimated …
…predictive equations were designed to provide an estimate of basal metabolic rate (BMR). BMR is often used interchangeably with REE. While BMR is a minimum number of calories required for basic functions …
…energy expenditure (TEE) consists of three basic components : Resting energy expenditure – The largest component is resting energy expenditure (REE), which accounts for about 60 percent of TEE and reflects …