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Basal Metabolic Rate

The Bodys resting rate of energy expenditure.


Equation is Men: 10 x weight (kg) + 6.25 x height (cm) 5 x age (years) + 5
Equation for Women: 10 x weight (kg) + 6.25 x height (cm) 5 x age (years)
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Body Mass Index
A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and
women.
BMI = Height (in meters) divided by weight (in kilograms) squared

BMI is an important, though not the most accurate, to keep yourself within the
normal boundaries for your weight.
A problem with the BMI scale is that for example, a bodybuilder would be labeled
as morbidly obese because of his large muscle weight
Calorie Counter (Calculator)
A calorie counter is one of the easiest ways to consistently keep track of your
calorie intake. A calorie is known as the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1
gram of water through 1 C (now usually defined as 4.1868 joules).
http://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html
You type in your body measurements and weight, and the calorie counter will
provide specific information on the amount of calories you should be consuming
% Body Fat
Body fat percentage of a human or other living being is the total mass of fat
divided by total body mass; body fat includes essential body fat and storage body fat.
It can be measured through certain

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