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Adult BMR and daily energy range

Estimate adult BMR and a TDEE range from FAO/WHO/UNU equations and PAL bands.

Limited scopeHigh-impactFAO/WHO/UNU equations · Adults aged 18+
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For generally healthy adults aged 18+. Not for pregnancy, lactation, illness, clinical nutrition or a weight-change prescription.

Enter values, then process to see the result.

How to use it

  1. Confirm that the general adult scope applies.
  2. Enter weight, whole age, published equation group and habitual activity.
  3. Review BMR and the energy range with the population-level limitation.

Important limitation

For generally healthy adults aged 18+. Not for pregnancy, lactation, illness, clinical nutrition or prescribing weight change. The equations estimate population means and can differ materially from an individual's measured need.

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Reviewed 2026-09-11; next review 2026-12-11.

FAO/WHO/UNU adult BMR equations and PAL ranges have been checked. Results are population-level estimates, not an individual prescription.

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Review history

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  1. Current review snapshot recorded

    FAO/WHO/UNU adult BMR equations and PAL ranges have been checked. Results are population-level estimates, not an individual prescription.

    Method version: review-2026-09-11