Mifflin-St Jeor BMR Calculator
Dedicated execution of the 1990 Mifflin-St Jeor Resting Energy Expenditure formula
10W + 6.25H - 5A + s
Mathematical Formula & Scientific Methodology
Formula: Mifflin-St Jeor REE
Men: 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5 | Women: 10W + 6.25H - 5A - 161Evaluated as accurate within ±10% in over 82% of non-obese and obese subjects.
Model Assumptions
- Adult individuals
Variables & Standard Units
| Symbol | Physiological Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| W | Weight in kg | dimensionless |
| H | Height in cm | dimensionless |
| A | Age in years | dimensionless |
Scientific Limitations
- Does not explicitly use body fat percentage
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Citations
A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals (1990)
Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, Hill LA, Scott BJ, Daugherty SA, Koh YO (1990) — The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 51(2), 241-247
Key Finding: Mifflin-St Jeor equation is accurate within ±10% of measured REE in non-obese and obese individuals, recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as the most reliable standard equation.
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