Inaccurate Metabolic Equivalent (MET)

Question 1

Inaccuracy

Answer 1

compared to standard MET, RMR is typically lower by: 10% males, 15% females, >20% adult w/ BMI >/= 30kg/m (obese), and ~25% older adults

Standard MET applies to young, lean males

Question 2

Implications?

Answer 2

unless they’re a young, lean male; adults are burning less calories then they’re being told by exercise equipment, Fitbit, weight loss trackers, etc.