Table 1: Activity
factor according to level of activity [18].
Level of Activity |
Activity factor |
Bed
rest (Bed ridden - Unconscious) |
1.0-1.1 |
Sedentary
(Little to no exercise ) |
1.2 |
Light
exercise (1-3 days per week) |
1.3 |
Moderate
exercise (3-5 days per week) |
1.5 |
Heavy
exercise (6-7 days per week) |
1.7 |
Very heavy exercise (twice per day, extra heavy
workouts) |
1.9 |