基礎代謝(きそたいしゃ)

きそたいしゃ
noun
basal metabolism; basal metabolic rate
medicalhealthbody-internal
1. basal metabolism; basal metabolic rate (BMR)
The minimum amount of energy the body needs to maintain basic life functions at rest, such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.
基礎代謝(きそたいしゃ)を上(あ)げるには筋肉(きんにく)をつけるといい。
Building muscle is a good way to raise your basal metabolism.
年齢(ねんれい)とともに基礎代謝(きそたいしゃ)は下(さ)がる。
Basal metabolism decreases with age.
ダイエットで食事(しょくじ)を減(へ)らしすぎると基礎代謝(きそたいしゃ)が落(お)ちて、逆(ぎゃく)に太(ふと)りやすくなる。
If you reduce your food intake too much when dieting, your basal metabolism drops and you actually become more likely to gain weight.

Usage

A common topic in health, fitness, and dieting discussions. Often abbreviated to 基礎代謝量(きそたいしゃりょう) (basal metabolic rate) in more technical contexts. The concept is widely discussed in Japanese health media.

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