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BMR is defined as the minimal amount of energy required to sustain the body&;s vital functions in the waking state.The most commonly used formula for calculating BMR is that of Harris and Benedict:BMR, Male= 66 + (13.7 x Wt) + (5 x Ht) - (6.8 x age)BMR, Female: 655 + (9.6 x Wt) + (1.8 x Ht) - (4.7 x age)Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology;24th edition; page no-489