The formula to calculate the RDI of calories is:
RDI=BMR×Activity Factor
Where:
The Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of calories is the amount of energy intake that is considered sufficient to maintain body weight in a healthy individual based on their age, weight, height, gender, and level of physical activity. It is used as a guideline for planning diets and ensuring adequate energy intake.
Consider an example where:
Using the formula to calculate the RDI of calories:
BMR=10×70+6.25×175−5×30+5=1663.75 kcal/day
RDI=1663.75×1.55=2578.81 kcal/day
This means that the RDI of calories for this example is approximately 2578.81 kcal/day.