Table 3. Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) of Subjects.
| Gender | Age, yr | BMI Status | EER (kcal/d) | Reported Intake (kcal/d) | % Intake vs. EER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||||
| M | 5.7 | Normal | 1532 | 1208 | 79.8%† |
| M | 13.5 | Normal | 2207 | 2147 | 97.3% |
| M | 13.2 | Obese | 4045 | 2716 | 67.1%† |
| M | 9.0 | Normal | 1967 | 1677 | 86.3% |
| M | 14.0 | Overweight | 3530 | 4590 | 130.0%* |
| M | 6.8 | Normal | 1808 | 1425 | 78.8%† |
| M | 11.2 | Normal | 2126 | 1936 | 91.0% |
| M | 12.0 | Normal | 2068 | 2133 | 103.2%* |
| F | 7.0 | Normal | 1775 | 1650 | 92.9% |
| F | 8.7 | Overweight | 2263 | 2841 | 125.5%* |
| F | 4.3 | Normal | 1530 | 1430 | 93.5% |
| F | 8.8 | Obese | 2183 | 1917 | 87.8% |
| F | 4.3 | Normal | 1693 | 1366 | 80.7% |
| F | 11.0 | Normal | 1998 | 1595 | 79.8%† |
*
Denotes a positive energy balance.
†
Denotes a negative energy balance. An intake <80% of EER was considered inadequate. Calculations were made for the 14 of 19 participants who completed the 24hr diet recall. BMI, Body Mass Index.