2006-06-07 21:23:41 · 3 answers · asked by asimovll 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
There are two primary methods to measuring basal metabolic rate - direct calorimetry and indirect calorimetry. Both of these normally require equipment that most people would not have at their disposal.
Often, a rough estimate can be determined that ranges from 9 to 13 calories per pound .. (9 if you're not very active, 13 if you'r active). And then reducing this by 100 calories for every 10 years older than 30.
2006-06-07 21:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 7 · 25⤊ 0⤋
The following site gives information about how to calculate the metabolic rate :
http://health.discovery.com/tools/calculators/basal/basal.html
2006-06-08 05:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://fig.cox.miami.edu/~lfarmer/BIL265/BIL2001/manatee.PDF#search='metabolic%20rate%20measure'
This explains it pretty well
2006-06-08 04:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by tomandsyndi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋