# BMR

BMR (basal metabolic rate) is the energy your body uses at complete rest to keep you alive.

It is the largest part of daily energy use for most people and depends mainly on body size and composition, age and sex.

Also called: Basal metabolic rate, RMR.

Related: [TDEE](https://revns.com/dictionary/tdee.md)

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