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The document outlines methods for calculating Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation for both males and females, and provides a framework for determining Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) based on activity levels. It also details how to compute calorie burn for various exercises using MET values and provides formulas for predicting weight change and time to reach weight goals. Sample calculations illustrate these methods for practical understanding.

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Computational_Methods_with_MET

The document outlines methods for calculating Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation for both males and females, and provides a framework for determining Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) based on activity levels. It also details how to compute calorie burn for various exercises using MET values and provides formulas for predicting weight change and time to reach weight goals. Sample calculations illustrate these methods for practical understanding.

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Computational Methods

3.1. User Data and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Calculation


Formula (Mifflin-St Jeor Equation):

For males:
BMR = (10 × Weight in kg) + (6.25 × Height in cm) − (5 × Age in years) + 5

For females:
BMR = (10 × Weight in kg) + (6.25 × Height in cm) − (5 × Age in years) − 161

Sample Calculation:

Consider a 30-year-old male weighing 70 kg and 175 cm tall.


BMR = (10 × 70) + (6.25 × 175) − (5 × 30) + 5
= 700 + 1093.75 − 150 + 5
= 1648.75 Calories/day

3.2. Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and Calorie Targets


Activity Factor Multipliers:

• Inactive: 1.2
• Low Active: 1.375
• Active: 1.55
• Very Active: 1.725

TDEE Calculation:
TDEE = BMR × Activity Factor

Calorie Targets:

• Maintenance: TDEE
• Mild Weight Loss: TDEE − 250
• Weight Loss: TDEE − 500

• Extreme Weight Loss: TDEE − 1000


• Mild Weight Gain: TDEE + 250
• Weight Gain: TDEE + 500
• Fast Weight Gain: TDEE + 1000

Sample Calculation:
Using BMR ≈ 1649 Calories/day and assuming the user is 'Active' (factor = 1.55):
TDEE = 1649 × 1.55 ≈ 2556 Calories/day
Then:
• Mild Weight Loss ≈ 2556 − 250 = 2306 Calories/day
• Weight Loss ≈ 2556 − 500 = 2056 Calories/day
• Extreme Weight Loss ≈ 2556 − 1000 = 1556 Calories/day
• Mild Weight Gain ≈ 2556 + 250 = 2806 Calories/day
• Weight Gain ≈ 2556 + 500 = 3056 Calories/day
• Fast Weight Gain ≈ 2556 + 1000 = 3556 Calories/day

3.3. Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) Computation


MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a value that represents the energy expenditure of an
activity compared to resting metabolism.
Formula:
Calories Burned per Minute = (MET × Weight in kg × 3.5) / 200

Sample Calculation:
Consider a user weighing 70 kg performing an exercise with MET = 8.0.
Calories Burned per Minute = (8.0 × 70 × 3.5) / 200
= (1960) / 200
= 9.8 Calories per minute

3.4. Exercise Calorie Burn Computation


For time-based exercises, the calorie burn is calculated per second.

Formula:
Calories Burned per Second = (MET × Weight in kg × 3.5 / 200) / 60 × Scaling Factor

For rep-based exercises, the calorie burn considers the time per repetition.

Formula:
Calories Burned per Rep = Calories Burned per Second × Rep Duration × Scaling Factor

Sample Calculation for Time-Based Exercise:


Assume MET = 8.0, Weight = 70 kg, and scaling factor = 1.0.
Calories/Minute = (8.0 × 70 × 3.5) / 200 ≈ 9.8 Calories/min
Calories per Second = 9.8 / 60 ≈ 0.163 Calories/sec
For 60 seconds: 60 × 0.163 ≈ 9.78 Calories.

Sample Calculation for Rep-Based Exercise:


Assume MET = 7.0, Rep Duration = 3 sec, Weight = 70 kg, and scaling factor = 1.0.
Calories/Minute = (7.0 × 70 × 3.5) / 200 ≈ 8.575 Calories/min
Calories per Second = 8.575 / 60 ≈ 0.143 Calories/sec
Calories per Rep = 0.143 × 3 ≈ 0.429 Calories/rep

3.5. Prediction of Goal (Target Weight) and Time to Reach Goal


Formula:

1. Total Weight Change (kg) = Target Weight − Current Weight


2. Daily Calorie Offset (kcal/day) is predetermined (e.g., −500 for weight loss, +500 for
weight gain).

3. Estimated Daily Weight Change (kg) = Offset / 7700

4. Total Days to Reach Target = |Total Change| / Daily Weight Change

5. Weeks to Goal = Total Days / 7

6. Goal Date = Current Date + Total Days

Sample Calculation:
Suppose a user’s current weight is 80 kg and target weight is 70 kg, with a daily deficit of
500 kcal.
Daily Weight Change = 500 / 7700 ≈ 0.065 kg/day
Total Weight Change = 80 − 70 = 10 kg
Total Days ≈ 10 / 0.065 ≈ 154 days
Weeks to Goal ≈ 154 / 7 ≈ 22 weeks
Goal Date = Today + 154 days

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