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Website UpdatesResting Daily Energy Expenditure
Using your weight, height and age it is possible to determine your resting daily energy expenditure (RDEE). This method was validated by Harris and Benedict (1919) [1] using closed circuit spirometry.
Free Calculator
- RDEE Calculator - a free Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you can download and use on your computer.
Referenced Material
- HARRIS, J.A. and BENEDICT, F. G. (1919) A biometric study of basal metabolism in man. Washington DC: Carnegie Institute
Page Reference
The reference for this page is:
- MACKENZIE, B. (2004) Resting Daily Energy Expenditure [WWW] Available from: http://www.brianmac.co.uk/predictrdee.htm [Accessed
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