Health

Physical health can be monitored by knowing:

• current weight
  • Body Mass Index (total body fat)
  • ideal weight is commonly based on your height
• fitness level
  • Target Heart Rate
• daily calorie needs
  • Calories consumption can be determined by two factors:
    • Harris Benedict Equation¹
      • “The Harris–Benedict equation 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. The Harris–Benedict equation may be used to assist weight loss — by reducing kilocalorie intake number below the estimated maintenance intake of the equation."²
    • an activity factor
  • Activity dependant
    • Based on MET
      • MET activity table
        • calculator: https://keisan.casio.com/exec/system/1350891527

They all differ based on:

• height,
• weight,
• age
• and/or gender

References

• https://mynutrition.wsu.edu/mycalculators/