Nutritionists commonly refer to Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) when they try to explain to a client how to lose or gain weight. But rarely do they explain what it actually means and why it plays a key role in weight management.

Energy balance to achieve stable weight

As you may know, to achieve a stable weight, it is vital to balance out the energy you consume in form of food and the energy you need for all your daily activities or your total energy expenditure. The total energy you will need during a day consist of energy needed for growth and tissue repair, physical activity, energy needed for digestion and metabolism of foods and the basal metabolic rate.