Low RMR as a Surrogate Marker for Energy Deficiency, the Choice of Predictive Equation Vital for Correctly Identifying Male and Female Ballet Dancers at Risk.

Ballet dancers are reported to have an increased risk for energy deficiency with or without disordered eating behavior. A low ratio between measured () and predicted () resting metabolic rate (RMR < 0.90) is a recognized surrogate marker for energy deficiency.