The document outlines the Body Mass Index (BMI) classifications and calculations for determining desirable body weight (DBW) for different age groups, including infants, children, and adults. It provides formulas for estimating total energy requirements based on DBW and physical activity levels as well as guidelines for macronutrient distribution and food group exchange values. Additionally, it offers specific calorie intake recommendations for various demographics depending on their age and physical activity status.

4. BMI Interpretation
<18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 HEALTHY
25 – 29.9 Overweight
30 – 34. 9 Obese I
35 – 39.9 Obese II
>40 Extremely Obese

5. Desirable Body Weight (DBW)
1. Infants
a. 0 – 6 mos.
DBW = Birthweight (kg) + (age in mos. X 600)
b. 7 – 12 mos.
DBW = Birthweight (kg) + (age in mos. X 500)
* If the birthweight is unknown used 3000
grams.

6. 2. Children
DBW = age in years x 2 + 8
3. Adults ( Tanhausser’s Method)
DBW = ht. in cm – 100 – (10%)
Desirable Body Weight (DBW)

7. BMR Calculation:
Rule of thumb - 1 kcal per kg per hour (Male)
- 0.9 kcal per kg per hour (Female)
Example:
Male 75 kg = 1 kcal X 75 X 24 = 1,800 kcal
Female 65 kg = 0.9 kcal X 65 X 24 = 1,404 kcal

8. Total Calorie Requirement/day
1. Infants
a. 0 – 6 mos.
TER = DBW x 120 cals/ day KDBW
b. 7 – 12 mos.
TER = DBW x 110 clas/ day KDBW
2. Children
TER = 1000 + (100 x no. Of years)

9. 3. Adolescent
TER = DBW x 45 cals/ KDBW
4. Adults (Krause Method)
TER = DBW x PA value
Total Calorie Requirement/day

10. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
BED REST: 27.5 – Comatose, Bed-ridden
SEDENTARY: 30 – Secretary, Clerk, Typist,
Administrator, Cashier, Bank teller
LIGHT: 35 - Teacher, Nurse, Student, Lab Tech,
Housewife with maid
MODERATE: 40 – Vendor, mechanic, public
utility vehicle and car driver
HEAVY: 45 – Farmer, laborer, coal miner,
fisherman, heavy equipment operator, wrestler,
sports player

11. METHODS C P F
method 1 60 15 25
method 2 70 10 20
method 3 65 15 20
method 4 60 10 30
method 5 50 20 30

12. LIST FOOD
GROUPS
EXCHANGE HOUSEHOLD
MEASURE
CHO(g) PRO (g) FAT (g) ENERGY
(CALORIES)
IA Veg A 1 1 cup raw or ½
cup cooked
0 0 0 0
IB Veg B 1 ½ cup raw or ½
cup cooked
3 1 0 16
II Fruit 1 varies 10 0 0 40
III Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat
Skimmed
1 varies
12
12
12
8
8
8
10
5
trace
170
125
80
IV Rice 1 varies 23 2 0 100
V Meat &
Fish
Low Fat
Medium
High Fat
1 varies
0
0
0
8
8
8
1
6
10
41
86
122
VI Fat 1 1 teaspoon 0 0 5 45
VII Sugar 1 5 0 0 20