Baseline activity is basically the light-intensity activities of daily routine.
Explanation:
Walking slowly, standing, sitting and lifting light weight objects are considered baseline activity, people who only do these kind of activities are considered not active.
Physical activity produces health benefits when added to baseline activity. Running, jumping, dancing and yoga are all examples of physical activity.
Metabolizing, because it is breaking it down to get it our of the body. <span>But I have heard the term Oxidation too, because of alcohol oxidation rates. </span>