Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

BMR stands for basal metabolic rate and represents the number of calories you would burn in a day if you were inactive and stayed in bed all day. The BMR calculator allows you to calculate not only the number of calories you burn when inactive, but also a daily calorie figure that takes into account your lifestyle activity level. These two figures together give you a representative figure for your daily calorie intake.
It is important to bear in mind that BMR calculations do not take into account for lean body mass, which will obviously have a factor of its own. Very muscular people, for example, will receive a figure that probably under-estimates their calorie needs and very overweight people will likely get a calculation that over-estimates their calorie requirements.
Let's take a look at the formula for BMR...

The Mifflin - St Jeor BMR Formula

In 1990, a study by Mifflin MD and St Jeor was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It discussed a new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals, suggesting an update to the existing Harris-Benedict method. The Mifflin - St Jeor equation was said to be more predictive for modern lifestyles and has established itself as the standard for calculating BMR estimates.
The formulae used by this calculator with the Mifflin - St Jeor equation are as follows:

The Harris-Benedict BMR Formula

The original Harris-Benedict equation was created in 1919 following a study by James Arthur Harris and Francis Gano Benedict. The equations were revised in 1984 using new data, in order to improve accuracy. The Harris-Benedict equation was commonly used for BMR calculations until 1990, when the Mifflin St Jeor equation was published.
The formulae used by this calculator with the Harris-Benedict equation are as follows:

Health Calculators

BMI Calculator

Measuring System	Metric (Kgs, Cms)US (lbs, inches)
Height
Weight (Kgs)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Normal BMI range
The calculations are based on WHO recommendations.

 

BMI Categories

 BMI of less than 18.5

  A BMI of less than 18.5 indicates that you are underweight, so you may need to put on some weight. You are recommended to ask your doctor or a dietitian for advice.

 BMI of 18.5-24.9

  A BMI of 18.5-24.9 indicates that you are at a healthy weight for your height. By maintaining a healthy weight, you lower your risk of developing serious health problems.

 BMI of 25-29.9

   A BMI of 25-29.9 indicates that you are slightly overweight. You may be advised to lose some weight for health reasons. You are recommended to talk to your doctor or a dietitian for advice.

 BMI of over 30

   A BMI of over 30 indicates that you are heavily overweight. Your health may be at risk if you do not lose weight. You are recommended to talk to your doctor or a dietitian for advice.

What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

BMI is used as a screening tool to indicate whether a person is underweight, overweight, obese or a healthy weight for their height.

If a person's BMI is out of the healthy BMI range, their health risks may increase significantly.

BMI values are age-independent and the same for both sexes. However, BMI may not correspond to the same degree of fatness in different populations due to different body proportions.

BMI for Men and Women

Health Consequences of Overweight and Obese Adults:

 The BMI ranges are based on the relationship between body weight and disease and death. Overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions, including the following:

• Hypertension
• Dyslipidemia (for example, high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides)
• Type 2 diabetes
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis
• Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
• Some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon).

BMI Categories

BMI	Weight status
Below 18.5	Underweight
18.5-24.9	Healthy
25.0-29.9	Overweight
30.0 and above	Obese

 BMI of less than 18.5

  A BMI of less than 18.5 indicates that you are underweight, so you may need to put on some weight. You are recommended to ask your doctor or a dietitian for advice.

 BMI of 18.5-24.9

  A BMI of 18.5-24.9 indicates that you are at a healthy weight for your height. By maintaining a healthy weight, you lower your risk of developing serious health problems.

 BMI of 25-29.9

   A BMI of 25-29.9 indicates that you are slightly overweight. You may be advised to lose some weight for health reasons. You are recommended to talk to your doctor or a dietitian for advice.

 BMI of over 30

   A BMI of over 30 indicates that you are heavily overweight. Your health may be at risk if you do not lose weight. You are recommended to talk to your doctor or a dietitian for advice.

Benefits of Maintaining a Healthy Weight

The benefits of maintaining a healthy weight include:

• Fewer joint and muscle pains

• Increased energy and ability to join in more activities

• Improved regulation of bodily fluids and blood pressure

• Reduced burden on the heart and circulatory system

• Improved sleep patterns

• Reductions in blood triglycerides, blood glucose, and risk of    developing type 2 diabetes

• Reduced risk for heart disease and certain cancers.

Excess weight increases how hard the heart has to work, it also raises blood pressure, blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Excess weight can make a person more likely to develop diabetes.

Lifestyle changes that help you maintain a 3-5% weight loss are likely to result in clinically meaningful improvements in blood glucose, triglycerides and risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Greater weight loss can also help reduce blood pressure and improve blood cholesterol.