Use the Harris-Benedict equation (presented below)to estimate daily energy needs for a 32-year-old woman who is 165 cm tall and weighs 46 kg. Use a stress factor of 1.2. RMR = 655.1 + [9.563 × weight (kg)] + [1.85 × height (cm)] - [4.676 × age (years)]

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Use the Harris-Benedict equation (presented below)to estimate daily energy needs for a 32-year-old woman who is 165 cm tall and weighs 46 kg. Use a stress factor of 1.2. ​ RMR = 655.1 + [9.563 ×   weight (kg)] + [1.85 ×   height (cm)] - [4.676 ×   age (years)]

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First, calculate the RMR: 655.1 + (9.563 × 46) + (1.85 × 165) - (4.676 × 32) = 1182.8 kcal. Then, apply the stress factor: 1182.8 × 1.2 = 1419.36 kcal, which rounds to approximately 1500 kcal.

Use the Harris-Benedict Equation (Presented Below)to Estimate Daily Energy Needs