Overview
Basal metabolic rate (BMR) represents the minimum amount of energy the body requires to maintain essential physiological functions at rest, including breathing, circulation, and cellular metabolism. Research published in this journal examines BMR within the broader context of obesity management and nutritional assessment, exploring how energy expenditure relates to body composition, metabolic regulation, and health outcomes across diverse populations. Studies have investigated the physiological mechanisms underlying metabolic adaptation, including the role of thyroid hormones in obesity and the metabolic characteristics of adipose tissue. The journal has published work documenting energy intake patterns and their metabolic consequences, such as how low energy consumption affects glucose regulation in young women and how energy intake gaps relate to nutritional status in physically active populations. Additional research has evaluated the accuracy of standard equations for estimating total daily energy expenditure compared to gold-standard measurement techniques in adolescents, revealing potential discrepancies in dietary reference calculations. Understanding BMR and total energy expenditure is fundamental to developing effective obesity interventions and nutritional recommendations, as metabolic rate influences weight management strategies and the assessment of nutritional adequacy across different age groups and activity levels.
Research published in this journal
9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 9 articles above have been cited 40 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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Okwan Daniel Kobina et al. · 2025 · Journal of Forensic Science and Research
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2025 · MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences
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2025 · Journal of Forensic Science and Research
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2025 · The Lancet
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2025 · The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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2025 · The Lancet
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2025 · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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A. O. Adebajo et al. · 2024 · Discover Psychology
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