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The human brain accounts for only about 2% of body weight, yet even at complete rest it claims a disproportionate share of the body's total energy.

What percentage of the body's resting energy does the brain consume?

About 20%
Despite making up just 2% of body weight, the brain monopolizes 20% of the body's oxygen and glucose — making it evolutionarily the most "expensive" organ, and a key reason humans developed a need for a high-calorie diet.
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