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  2. Harris–Benedict equation - Wikipedia

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    The Harris–Benedict equation (also called the Harris-Benedict principle) is a method used to estimate an individual's basal metabolic rate (BMR).. The estimated BMR value may be multiplied by a number that corresponds to the individual's activity level; the resulting number is the approximate daily kilocalorie intake to maintain current body weight.

  3. Body fat percentage - Wikipedia

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    Prior to the adoption of DXA, the most accurate method of estimating body fat percentage was to measure that person's average density (total mass divided by total volume) and apply a formula to convert that to body fat percentage. Since fat tissue has a lower density than muscles and bones, it is possible to estimate the fat content.

  4. Here's How To Calculate Your Fat-Burning Heart Rate - AOL

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    That's why it's important to understand how to calculate your fat-burning heart rate and then implement this knowledge into your sweat sessions to maximize your results.While calculating your fat ...

  5. BMI vs. Body Fat: What's More Important? - AOL

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    How to Calculate Body Fat Percentage. Body fat percentage is a little more complicated to work out than BMI. You’ll probably have to visit a healthcare provider to find out your body fat percentage.

  6. Weight management - Wikipedia

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    Milk intake has been advocated as a weight loss strategy due to its calcium and other nutrients. Studies have shown that a diet high in dairy decreases total body fat. [57] This occurs because a high amount of dietary calcium increases the amount of energy and fat excreted from the body. [58]

  7. 16 Ways To Lose Weight Quickly and Safely

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    Minimize your alcohol intake “Join the sober curious trend and cut alcohol for a month! Think about cutting one glass of wine a day, which can save you 54,750 calories in a year,” says Escobar.

  8. Lean body mass - Wikipedia

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    Instead, the body fat percentage, which is the complement, is computed, and is typically 10–40%. The lean body mass (LBM) has been described as an index superior to total body weight for prescribing proper levels of medications and for assessing metabolic disorders, as body fat is less relevant for metabolism.

  9. Specific dynamic action - Wikipedia

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    A commonly used estimate of the thermic effect of food is about 10% of one's caloric intake, though the effect varies substantially for different food components. For example, dietary fat is very easy to process and has very little thermic effect, while protein is hard to process and has a much larger thermic effect. [3]