Determination of Basal Energy Expenditure
(BEE)
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Basal Energy Expenditure
Patient age:       Sex:
Patient Height: 
Patient weight: 

Results
Estimated BEE=   kcal

For more advanced calculations, see our TPN calculator

Background
Basal energy expenditure: the amount of energy required to maintain the body's normal metabolic activity, i.e. respiration, maintenance of body temperature etc. 
Equations:

Male:  BEE = 66.67 + 13.75W + 5H - 6.76A 
Female: BEE = 665.1 + 9.56W +1.85H -4.68A.
   H= height in centimeters, W= weight in kg, 
      A= age in years.

Disclaimer
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