According to the Harris- Benedict Equation to calculate the Resting Energy Expenditure (REE), the equation is:
655+(9.6 x weight in kg) + (1.8 x height in cm) – (4.7 x age in years)
655+(9.6 x 48 kg) + (1.8 x 156 cm) - (4.7 x 21)
655+460.8 + 280.8 - 98.7 = 1297.9 kcalories
“REE represents the energy expended or used by a person at rest” (Lutz, C., Mazur, E., & Litch, N. 2015. Nutrition and Diet Therapy sixth edition, pg. 87). The textbook suggests when only weight is available, the estimate for REE for 20-30 year olds is 25 kcalories/kg body weight/ day. Also, the textbook suggests that based on energy needs in kcalories based on activity level and age for 19-30 year old females with a “moderately active” lifestyle is 2000-2200 which is the same figure …show more content…
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