Galen eCalcs - Calculator: Caloric Requirements

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Description

The Caloric Requirements calculator determines the amount of calories, fat, protein and carbohydrates a person should intake daily.

Calculator Inputs

Input Mapping Type Description
Height Vitals Patient Height
Weight Vitals Patient Weight

Calculator Outputs

Output Mapping Type Description
1 Pound Deficit Calories Risk of Stroke The amount of calories a patient should intake to lose a pound a week
1 Pound Surplus Calories Risk of Stroke The amount of calories a patient should intake to gain a pound a week
2 Pounds Deficit Calories Risk of Stroke The amount of calories a patient should intake to lose two pounds a week
2 Pounds Surplus Calories Risk of Stroke The amount of calories a patient should intake to gain 2 pounds a week
Basal Metabolic Rate Risk of Stroke The patient's metabolic rate
Maintenance Calories Risk of Stroke The amount of calories a patient should intake to maintain their current weight

References

http://www.calculator.ne/caloriecalculator.html