Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.
Mifflin-St Jeor Equation:
For men: BMR = 10 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) – 5 × age (years) + 5
For women: BMR = 10 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) – 5 × age (years) – 161
- BMR accounts for the majority of your daily calorie needs.
- To estimate total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), multiply BMR by an activity factor.
- BMR decreases with age and is lower in women than in men.
References
- Mifflin MD, et al. A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990.