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 This can be measured
using the Maltron BF-907 Body Composition Analyser. Like the BF-900 and
BF-906, the Maltron BF-907 incorporates the latest advance circuitry
enabling you not only to measure
Body Composition but also your daily and
weekly energy expenditure.
You can assess the calorie requirements of an individual by estimating the
resting Metabolic Rate
(RMR) and calorie expenditure during work, exercise
and daily activities.
RMR is the minimum amount of calories needed to sustain the vital function
of the body when at rest. RMR is relative to the
body size and surface
area of the individual, taller and heavier individuals have a higher RMR
than shorter and lighter
individuals. RMR gradually decreases as we get
older. To avoid weight gain with ageing our intake of calories should be
reduced or physical activity increased.
The equations used by Maltron BF-907 are gender specific and take into
accounts not only height and weight, but also age.
Not only does body size
and age effect our RMR, but body composition.
Muscular individuals tend to have a higher RMR than fatter individuals at
the same weight. This is because fat tissue is less
metabolically active
than muscle tissue. Women tend to have a RMR 5-10% lower than those of
men. This could be due to a
higher body Fat.
RMR accounts for 50% to 70% of total daily caloric needs, this value
depends on the level of activity performed. The percentage
is greater for
less active individuals who require fewer calories above the resting
level.
Maltron BF-907 helps you estimate your client’s energy expenditure by
recording every activity. This is estimated in METs for a
variety of The
daily work, recreational and sports activities are listed in the BF-907
Operating Manual. Select the METs shown
against each activity and enter
the reading in the BF-907, which will calculate the total calorie
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