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How to Calculate Calorie Needs Using Basil Metabolic Rate
BMR represents your most basic calorie needs or the amount you would require to sustain life if you simply laid in bed all day with no physical activity.
* For men: BMR = 66 + (6.2w) + (12.7h) - (6.8a) x Activity Factor
* For women: BMR = 655 + (4.4w) + (4.7h) - (4.7a) x Activity Factor
w = weight in pounds
h = height in inches
a = age in years
Activity Factors
1.200 = sedentary (little or no exercise)
1.375 = lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week)
1.550 = moderately active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week)
If you want to know how many calories you need in order to maintain your current weight, then use your current weight as w in the equation. Once you have your daily BMR, every 500 calories a day you add equals a 1 pound/week weight gain, or subtract 500 for weight loss
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