Determine your Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) to understand your daily calorie needs for maintaining, losing, or gaining weight. Our easy-to-use EER calculator helps you personalize your nutrition plan based on your age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity level for optimal health.
Formula:
This calculator uses the Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) formulas developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to estimate your daily calorie needs. These formulas vary based on age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity level.
General Formula Concept: EER = BMR + Energy for Activity + (Growth/Deposition for children)
Variables Explained:
- Age: Your age in years.
- Sex: Male or Female, as biological sex influences metabolic rate.
- Weight: Your body weight in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs).
- Height: Your height in meters (m), centimeters (cm), or feet/inches.
- Physical Activity (PA) Level: A coefficient reflecting your daily activity:
- Sedentary: Little to no physical activity beyond daily living.
- Low Active: Daily living activities + 30-60 minutes of moderate activity.
- Active: Daily living activities + 60 minutes of moderate activity.
- Very Active: Daily living activities + 60 minutes moderate activity + 60 minutes vigorous activity OR 120 minutes moderate activity.