Question

what is being measured when counting the calories burned when resting?
○ metabolic expenditure
○ resting calorie expenditure
○ resting pulse
○ basal metabolic rate

Explanation:

Resting calorie expenditure measures the calories burned at rest. Basal metabolic rate is a related but more specific measure under strict conditions. Resting pulse is heart - rate at rest and metabolic expenditure is a general term. The most appropriate term for calories burned when resting is resting calorie expenditure.

Answer:

resting calorie expenditure