notes/docs/self-care/food/energy-balance.md
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Energy balance

Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

Katch-McArdle formula: https://www.omnicalculator.com/health/bmr

Height: 188cm

Weight: 95.8kg

LBM: 70.0kg

BMR: 7,873kJ (7.9 MJ)

Activity

https://www.omnicalculator.com/sports/calories-burned

Exercise MET Extra Energy burned (MJ)
Standing, 1 hour 1.5 0.2
Walking, 1 hour (6,000 steps) 3.8 1.2

Typical energy intake

Meal Energy (MJ)
Breakfast 0.7 - 2.5
Lunch 2.5 - 4.1
Dinner 2.5 - 4.0
Evening snack 1.0 - 2.5
Total 6.7 - 13.1
Average 9.9

Typical energy usage

Sedentary day

Activity Energy (MJ)
BMR 7.9
Total 7.9

Light activity day

Activity Energy (MJ)
BMR 7.9
Walking, 6,000 steps 1.2
Total 9.1

High step count day

Activity Energy (MJ)
BMR 7.9
Walking, 12,000 steps 2.4
Total 10.3