How Many Calories Does a 200-Pound Man Burn at Rest?
Estimating the number of calories you need per day involves calculating your resting metabolic rate (RMR), or the number of calories you burn at rest.
RMR is similar to basal metabolic rate (BMR), or the minimum number of calories your body needs to function, but also accounts for basic daily activities, like going to the bathroom and getting dressed, according to Cleveland Clinic.
However, the actual number of calories you need per day will likely be higher, depending on your physical activity level.
You can estimate your RMR using the following formulas:
- For Men (4.38 x weight in pounds) + (14.55 x height in inches) – (5.08 x age in years) + 260 = RMR
- For Women (3.35 x weight in pounds) + (15.42 x height in inches) – (2.31 x age in years) + 43 = RMR
For example, the RMR for a 30-year-old man who is 5’9″ tall and weighs 200 pounds is (4.38 x 200) + (14.55 x 69) – (5.08 x 30) + 260 = 1,988 calories.
You can also use an online calculator to estimate your RMR and BMR based on your sex, age, height, and current weight.
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