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What Is Daily Calorie Intake(DCI)?
"Daily Calorie Intake (DCI)" is the sum of calories for basal metabolism, daily activity metabolism (activities including dailychores),
and diet-induced thermogenesis (energy used in connection with digestion, absorption, metabolism, and other eating activities). It is
an estimate of how many calories you can consume within the next 24 hours to maintainyour current weight.
How Does a TANITA Body Composition Monitor Calculate DCI?
The basic way of calculating Basal Metabolic (BMR) Rate is a standard equation
using weight and age. TANITA has conducted in-depth research into the relationship
of BMR and body composition giving a much more accurate and personalized
reading for the user based on the impedance measurement. This method has been
medically validated using indirect calorimetry (measuring the breath composition).*
*Reliability on equation for Basal Metabolic Rate: At 2002 Nutrition Week: A
Scientific and Clinical Forum and Exposition Title: International Comparison: Resting
Energy Expenditure Prediction Models: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
What Is Metabolic Age?
This function calculates your BMR and indicates the average age associated with the type of metabolism.
If your metabolic age is higher than your actual age, it is an indication that you need to improve your metabolic rate. Increased
exercise builds healthy muscle tissue, which improves your metabolic age.
The reading is shown as a number between 12 and 90. Values under 12 are displayed as "12" and over 90 are displayed as "90".
(Applicable age 18-99)
(Applicable age 18-99)
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