Jensen et al reported an equation for estimating the resting energy expenditure (REE) of an adult. The author is from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Patient selection: adult
Parameter:
(1) lean body mass (LBM) in kilograms
estimated resting energy expenditure in kcal per day =
= (20 * (lean body mass)) + 622
where:
• Results were comparable between obese and nonobese adults.