Assumptions and limitations
This adult estimate uses a population equation and broad activity multipliers. Individual needs can differ because of body composition, health conditions, medications, adaptive metabolism, pregnancy, breastfeeding and training load.
References
- EFSA: Dietary Reference Values for energy, accessed 2026-05-13.
- NIH/NIDDK Body Weight Planner, accessed 2026-05-13.
- NCBI Bookshelf: Mifflin-St Jeor equation, accessed 2026-05-13.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-13