In older adults, what is the prediction accuracy and maximum overestimation and underestimation errors compared to measured resting metabolic rate when using the Mifflin-St. Jeor formula?

Conclusion

Individual RMR overestimation errors in older adult Caucasians ranges from 5% and 7% in men and women, respectively using the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation. Individual RMR underestimation errors range from 18% in men and 31% in women. The group mean error estimation for males and females is 5% and within 4-11%, respectively.

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Date Sort List Completed: Date Sort List Completed: 3/29/2005

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Mifflin-St. Jeor Special Group Errors: Older Adults (Nonobese and Obese)

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