How many calories does your body consume naturally?
                                
                                
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                                Over 60% of the calories you burn every day are used for basic, life-sustaining functions like breathing and circulation, even while you are at complete rest. This baseline energy expenditure is a core part of your metabolism, and its true number varies significantly from person to person.