Your Asian-American, female client is 25 years old, weighs 110 pounds, and is 61 inches tall. According to the Harris-Benedict equation, her REE (in kcal/day) is:

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The Harris-Benedict equation for women is: REE = 655 + (9.6 x weight in kg) + (1.8 x height in cm) - (4.7 x age in years). Converting her weight to kg (110 lbs = 49.9 kg) and height to cm (61 inches = 154.94 cm), the calculation is: 655 + (9.6 x 49.9) + (1.8 x 154.94) - (4.7 x 25) = 1296 kcal/day.

Your Asian-American, Female Client Is 25 Years Old, Weighs 110