basal metabolism
noun
: the turnover of energy in a fasting and resting organism using energy solely to maintain vital cellular activity, respiration, and circulation as measured by the basal metabolic rate
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The Ring’s Activity screen shows steps (very close to what Fitbit reported), calories from activities and basal metabolism calories, which are also close to what Fitbit estimated for me.
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Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Body composition measurements, including body fat, bone mass, basal metabolism, and more, are geared towards those trying to lose or maintain weight, while its ultra-long battery life and custom watch faces make it so that people weaning this smartwatch casually will also benefit.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
The relationship between basal metabolism and weight is complicated, however, Pontzer says.
—Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
The first is basal metabolism.
—Kenneth McLeod, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2021
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Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Body composition measurements, including body fat, bone mass, basal metabolism, and more, are geared towards those trying to lose or maintain weight, while its ultra-long battery life and custom watch faces make it so that people weaning this smartwatch casually will also benefit.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
The relationship between basal metabolism and weight is complicated, however, Pontzer says.
—Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
The first is basal metabolism.
—Kenneth McLeod, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2021
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“Basal metabolism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basal%20metabolism. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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