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| Parameter | Value (mean±SD) | Description |
| γFFM | 22±4 kcal/kg/d | Resting metabolic rate coefficient for FFM |
| γF | 3.6±2 kcal/kg/d | Resting metabolic rate coefficient for F |
| δ | 7±4 kcal/kg/d | Physical activity coefficient |
| β | 0.24±0.1 | Adaptive thermogenesis parameter |
| ηFFM | 230±100 kcal/kg | Energy cost for FFM deposition |
| ηF | 180±20 kcal/kg | Energy cost for F deposition |
| C | 10.4±5 kg | Forbes body composition parameter |
|
2100±100 kcal/d | Average energy intake in 1974 |
