Fitness Calorie Calculator

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This calorie calculator is based upon the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation for calculating one's basal metabolic rate (BMR):

• Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy needed while resting in a temperate environment when the digestive system is inactive.

• In other words, BMR can be described as the estimated number of calories a person can consume in a day to maintain their body-weight, assuming they remain at rest.

• To determine how many calories you should generally consume per day, you can take your BMR value and multiply it by a constant.

• This constant is based on how much physical activity you engage in on a regular basis.

To determine your calorie number, fill out the following form below by following the directions underneath each question.

What is your gender? Please select one radio button. The BMR equation differs based on gender (see above). Male Female

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How much do you weigh? Please enter in the textbox below (in pounds). Weight is directly proportional to one's basal metabolic rate. lbs

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What is your height? Please enter your height in the textbox below (in feet and inches). An increase in height has a positive relationship with BMR. ft in

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How old are you? Please select an age from the dropdown (in years). The older you are, the less your BMR will be. year(s) old

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Which of the following statements fit you? Select all checkboxes that apply and choose the most specific answer(s). The amount of exercise one regularly engages in can affect your actual daily caloric value. I regularly engage in leisurely exercies (e.g. walking, tai chi) 1-3 times a week. I regularly engage in leisurely exercies (e.g. walking, tai chi) 4-5 times a week. I regularly engage in leisurely exercies (e.g. walking, tai chi) 6-7 times a week. I regularly engage in aerobic exercises (e.g. running, swimming, cycling) 1-3 times a week. I regularly engage in aerobic exercises (e.g. running, swimming, cycling) 4-5 times a week. I regularly engage in aerobic exercises (e.g. running, swimming, cycling) 6-7 times a week. I regularly engage in anerobic exercises (e.g. weightlifting, calisthenics) 1-3 times a week. I regularly engage in anerobic exercises (e.g. weightlifting, calisthenics) 4-5 times a week. I regularly engage in anerobic exercises (e.g. weightlifting, calisthenics) 6-7 times a week. None of the above statements apply to me.

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Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is: calories Your daily calorie needs: calories This is based on your level of exercise activity. Flowchart of the Calorie Calculator