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| ISSA Formula |
- Figure out your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
- Multiply your BMR by the Physical Activity Factor from the following chart
| Average Couch Potato |
1.30Very Light: Sitting, studying, talking, little walking or other activities through out the day |
1.55Light: Typing, teaching, lab/shop work, some walking throughout the day |
| Average Fitness Buff |
1.55Light: Typing, teaching, lab/shop work, some walking throughout the day |
1.65Moderate: Walking, jogging, gardening type job with activities such as cycling, tennis, dancing, skiing or weight training 1-2 hours per day |
| Average Athlete |
1.80Heavy: Heavy manual labor such as digging, tree felling, climbing, with activities such as football, soccer or body building 2-4 hours per day |
2.00Very Heavy: A combination of moderate and heavy activity 8 or more hours per day, plus 2-4 hours of intense training per day
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- BMR x PA Factor = Caloric Expenditure
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