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BMR and daily energy norms
Your basal metabolic rate and total daily energy expenditure, shown as information.
Mifflin-St Jeor: BMR = 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) − 5 × age + 5 for males, − 161 for females. Total daily energy = BMR × activity factor.
Activity factors
| Level | Factor |
|---|---|
| Sedentary — desk work, little exercise | 1.2 |
| Light — exercise 1–3 days a week | 1.375 |
| Moderate — exercise 3–5 days a week | 1.55 |
| Active — exercise 6–7 days a week | 1.725 |
| Very active — physical job or twice-daily training | 1.9 |
Sources
- Mifflin MD et al. A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1990.
- Frankenfield D et al. Comparison of predictive equations for resting metabolic rate. J Am Diet Assoc, 2005.