Resting energy expenditure · adult estimate
Resting energy expenditure · adult estimate: use weight, height, age. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.
Inputs
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Formula & explanation
REE = 10W + 6.25H − 5A + constant (male +5, female −161)
Variables & units
- Weight
- kg · minimum 1, maximum 600
- Height
- cm · minimum 50, maximum 250
- Age
- years · minimum 19, maximum 78
- Study equation
- Select an option
Worked example
70 kg, 175 cm, age 30 with the male equation gives 1,648.75 kcal/day.
Assumptions
Original study used adults aged 19–78. Resting expenditure is not total daily need or an intake target. Predictive equations have individual error and are not intended for children, pregnancy or clinical nutrition planning.
References
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