Arciero et al developed an equation for predicting the resting metabolic rate an older female. The authors are from the University of Vermont.
Patient selection: female from 50 to 81 years of age
Outcome: resting metabolic rate in kcal per day
Parameters:
(1) weight in kilograms
(2) height in centimeters
(3) menopausal status
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Menopausal Status
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Points
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premenopausal
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1
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menopausal
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2
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postmenopausal
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3
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resting metabolic rate in kcal per day =
= (7.8 * (weight)) + (4.7 * (height)) - (39.5 * (points for menopausal status)) + 143.5
