Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Calculator

BMR Calculator for calculating the required base level calories needed per day.

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Dieting & exercise are a core part of everyday lifestyle, however far too many people have no idea how many calories to properly consume.

• People often hear of 2000 calories per day, but is this correct?
• Age, weight & gender play a role in required calories
• Calculating this number is hard work! The BMR calculator is here to save the day
• The BMR calculator will calculate the required number of calories needed per day to sustain one self

The basic calculation for a female is:
(10 * weight + 6.25 * height - 5 * age - 161)
Using the following variables (in metric Kg & cm):

weight = 63.5; height = 182; age = 25

We can calculate a BMR for a female:

(10 * weight + 6.25 * height - 5 * age - 161)

[1] 1486.5

Wow! Probably wasnt expecting that value! Thats way below the 2000 calories commonly heard!

Simple to use and friendly interface

• It can be hard with all the “fad” diets around to get a clear picture on what to do diet wise
• Knowing ones BMR number is invaluable, no more guestimating or consuming over your BMR value
• The ease at which the BMR calculator finds ones BMR number is frighteningly fast
• The built in conversion tool is great for Americans and rest of the world , so dont worry about ignoring a large user base
• With this tool you'll save time and money from calculating those pesky patients request for their BMR number
• You'll think twice before eating that second slice of pizza!