An individual's basal metabolic rate ideally represents __________.

a. the daily energy expenditures for a given individual
b. the amounts of circulating hormone levels in the body
c. the minimum resting energy expenditure of an awake, alert person
d. genetic differences among ethnic groups


Answer: c. the minimum resting energy expenditure of an awake, alert person

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