Accuracy of four resting metabolic rate prediction equations: effects of sex, body mass index, age, and race/ethnicity.

Objective: This study compared the accuracy of four commonly used RMR prediction equations to measured RMR obtained from the MedGem(®) metabolic analyzer.

Design And Methods: Height, weight and RMR were measured in 362 healthy individuals [51% female; body mass index (BMI): 17.6-50.