| SCI | Spinal cord injury |
| RD | Registered dietitian |
| US | The United States |
| RMR | Resting metabolic rate |
| BMR | Basal metabolic rate |
| BF | Body fat |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| CVD | Cardiovascular disease |
| SD | Standard deviation |
| TDEE | Total daily energy expenditure |
| TEF | Thermic effect of food |
| MET | Metabolic equivalent of task |
| RDA | Recommended dietary allowance |
| IU | International unit |
| DGA | Dietary Guidelines for Americans |
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