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<Figure 2> Comparison of BMR Values from the TANITA Multiple regression model and Breath
Analysis
(Presented at Nutrition Week Held in San Diego in 2002)
The current BMR retrogression formula is a formula which acts on the principle of using the FFM value
from the results of body composition measurement according to the BIA, A good relationship is shown in
the BMR value based on actual breath analysis REE or R=0.9 (p<0.0001). These results were presented at
the First Annual Nutrition Week (American College of Nutrition, American Society for Clinical Nutrition,
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, North American Association for the Study of
Obesity) held in 2002 in San Diego.
NOTE: This model has been calibrated for those between ages of 18-84. Those individuals outside of this age
range may not be obtain accurate readings.
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