Which of the following BEST describes basal metabolism?

1.energy needed for muscular work
2.energy use related to food ingestion
3.energy required to maintain normal body functions while at rest
4.the amount of energy needed to raise 1 kg of water from 15 degrees C to 16 degrees C


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a. fat b. carbohydrate c. protein d. vitamins e. minerals

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a. 112 b. 175 c. 221 d. 315 e. 355

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