Equations for estimating body composition
In tab "3. Measurements" of the appointment layout you will find equations to determine body composition.
For body fat mass:
For bone mass, muscle mass, and residual mass, respectively:
In tab "4. Planning" of the appointment layout you will find equations to make dietary recommendations. Such as:
Recommended body weight by J.D. Robinson;
Recommended Body Fat % by Lohman TG.
Equations for estimating energy expenditure and needs
In tab "4. Planning" of the appointment layout you will find equations to make dietary recommendations. Such as:
Equations to determine the client's basal metabolic rate, such as:
WHO Equation;
Harris-Benedict Equation for the general population
Harris-Benedict Equation Revised calibrated for obese people;
Mifflin St. Jeor Equation for the US;
Katch Mcardle Equation for college men and women;
Cunningham Equation (includes fat-free mass variable);
Henry Equation for the UK;
Black et al. equation for the French population;
Ten Haaf Equation (weight) for athletes;
Ten Haaf Equation (lean body mass) for athletes.
To determine the energy spent during specific physical exercises:
Metabolic Equivalents (METS).
Equations to determine daily energy expenditure:
EER, IOM 2005;
BMR x PAL.
Nutrient recommendations
For nutrient recommendations you will find five accredited sources:
Food and Nutrition Board/IOM (USA);
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition - SACN (UK);
Agence Nationale de Sécurité Sanitaire de l’alimentation - ANSES, 2021 (France);
Società Italiana di Nutrizione - SINU, 2014 (Italy);
National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC 2006, updated in 2017 (Australia).
These predictive equations will allow you to determine the body composition and nutritional needs of patients quicker and with more precision.
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