Calculate the energy needs of your body based on caloric intake and amount of exercise per
day.
EXAMPLE
Your metabolic rate is the energy measured in calories or Kcalories (1,000 calories),
expended by the body at rest to maintain normal functions. This makes up about 70% of
the calories the body uses. Your metabolic rate is influenced by quite a number of
factors such as gender, age, weight, height, temperature, food, exercise and many
other habits.