Resting energy expenditure (Mifflin–St Jeor)

Resting energy needs with activity multipliers.

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Inputs

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SexUsed by the equation
years
Actual (total) body weight
When to use
  • Outpatient energy estimates for adults.
Pearls and pitfalls
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics favors Mifflin–St Jeor for healthy adults.
  • Critically ill patients need different methods.
Why use

Activity levels shown together.

REE=10×W+6.25×H−5×Age+s
where
W
Weight, kg
H
Height, cm
s
+5 (male) or −161 (female)