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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represents the number of calories your body needs to perform basic life-sustaining functions at rest. It accounts for the energy required for breathing, circulation, cell production, and other essential physiological processes.
The calculator uses the BMR equation:
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Explanation: This equation calculates the minimum energy expenditure required to maintain vital body functions while at complete rest.
Details: Knowing your BMR is essential for creating effective weight management plans, determining daily caloric needs, and understanding your body's basic energy requirements for maintaining optimal health.
Tips: Enter your weight in kilograms, height in centimeters, and age in years. All values must be valid (weight > 0, height > 0, age between 1-120). The calculator provides your estimated BMR in kilocalories per day.
Q1: What factors affect BMR?
A: BMR is influenced by age, gender, body composition, genetics, and various physiological factors. Muscle mass significantly impacts BMR as muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue.
Q2: How often does BMR change?
A: BMR typically decreases with age (about 1-2% per decade after age 20) and can change with significant weight loss/gain or changes in muscle mass.
Q3: Should I use BMR for weight loss planning?
A: Yes, BMR provides the foundation for calculating your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), which helps determine appropriate calorie intake for weight loss or maintenance.
Q4: Are there limitations to this equation?
A: This equation provides an estimate and may not account for individual variations in metabolism, body composition, or specific health conditions that affect metabolic rate.
Q5: How accurate is this BMR calculation?
A: While this equation provides a good estimate for most adults, laboratory measurements (indirect calorimetry) offer the most accurate BMR assessment for clinical purposes.