Metabolic Type Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Metabolic Type (MT) is:

\[ MT = (BMR \times PAL) + TEF \]

Where:

\(MT\) is the metabolic type (calories)
\(BMR\) is the Basal Metabolic Rate (calories)
\(PAL\) is the Physical Activity Level (dimensionless)
\(TEF\) is the Thermic Effect of Food (calories)

What is a Metabolic Type?

A metabolic type refers to the unique way an individual’s body processes and utilizes nutrients, influenced by factors such as genetics, lifestyle, diet, and overall health. It determines how efficiently a person can convert food into energy, and how effectively they can eliminate waste. Understanding one’s metabolic type can help in creating personalized diet plans and exercise routines for optimal health and weight management.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) = 1500 calories
Physical Activity Level (PAL) = 1.2
Thermic Effect of Food (TEF) = 200 calories

Using the formula to calculate the Metabolic Type (MT):

\[ MT = (BMR \times PAL) + TEF = (1500 \times 1.2) + 200 = 2000 \text{ calories} \]

The Metabolic Type (MT) is 2000 calories.