• Harris–Benedict equation
– Used by dietitians for people over age 18
– Uses height, weight, and age
– Female BMR
• 655 + (9.6 × weight in kg) + (1.8 × height in centimeters [cm]) –
(4.7 × age)
– Male BMR
• 66 + (13.7 × weight in kg) + (5 × height in cm) – (6.8 × age)