Basal Energy Expenditure

Basal Energy Expenditure Calculator is an app to calculate basal energy expenditure (BEE) or also called Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). This is the energy needed to carry out fundamental metabolic functions, such as breathing, ion transport, normal turnover of enzymes and other body components. It is measured with the subject in the fasted state, lying quietly in a room of comfortable temperature. Stress, activity, illness, trauma, burns, cancers can increase daily caloric requirement.

Basal Energy Expenditure Calculator app also takes account the activity level for adjustment to recommended calorie intake based on Harris-Benedict equation. Basal Energy Expenditure Calculator is intended to help medical practitioner or general people to determine their daily energy expenditure and recommended calorie intake. The calculation can be used as guidance to avoid over or under intake of calorie which can lead into obesity or underweight and subsequently several diseases.