| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9060661 | Journal of the American Dietetic Association | 2005 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is more likely than the other equations tested to estimate RMR to within 10% of that measured, but noteworthy errors and limitations exist when it is applied to individuals and possibly when it is generalized to certain age and ethnic groups. RMR estimation errors would be eliminated by valid measurement of RMR with indirect calorimetry, using an evidence-based protocol to minimize measurement error. The Expert Panel advises clinical judgment regarding when to accept estimated RMR using predictive equations in any given individual. Indirect calorimetry may be an important tool when, in the judgment of the clinician, the predictive methods fail an individual in a clinically relevant way. For members of groups that are greatly underrepresented by existing validation studies of predictive equations, a high level of suspicion regarding the accuracy of the equations is warranted.
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Authors
David MS, RD, Lori MPH, RD, Charlene (FADA), Evidence Analysis Working Group Evidence Analysis Working Group,