Resting Metabolic Rate Reliability

Resting Metabolic Rate Reliability

This research is being conducted to study the reliability of a method used to measure resting metabolic rate, or how much energy a person expends while at rest.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 - 65 years old
• BMI of 19 - 40 kg/m2
• Women must not be pregnant or planning to become pregnant

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 18 or greater than 65
• BMI less than 19 or greater than 40
• Tobacco use
• Taking medications that affect metabolic rate (unless weight stable for past 3 months)
• Any disease that affects the metabolic rate