Table 1.
Equations used in the present study to predict BMR
| Sex/age (years) | Schofield( 11 ) (MJ/d) | Henry and Rees( 2 ) (MJ/d) | Harris and Benedict( 27 ) (all ages) (kcal/d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | |||
| 18–30 | 0·062 × BM + 2·036 | 0·048 × BM + 2·562 | 655·0955 + (9·5634 × BM) |
| 30–60 | 0·034 × BM + 3·538 | 0·048 × BM + 2·448 | +(1·8496 × S) − (4·6756 × A) |
| ≥60 | 0·038 × BM + 2·755 | – | |
| Men | |||
| 18–30 | 0·063 × BM + 2·896 | 0·056 × BM + 2·800 | 66·4730 + (13·7516 × BM) |
| 30–60 | 0·048 × BM + 3·653 | 0·046 × BM + 3·160 | +(5·0033 × S) − (6·7550 × A) |
| ≥60 | 0·049 × BM + 2·459 | – |
BM, body mass in kilograms; S, stature in metres; A, age in years.
1 kcal = 4·184 kJ.