RMR Testing for Weight Management: How Dietitians, Endocrinologists, Cardiologists, and Bariatric Teams Put It to Work
Calorie targets drive almost every weight management plan, yet most start from an estimate. A predictive equation takes age, sex, height, and weight and returns a number. Whether that number fits the patient in the chair is a separate question. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) testing answers it with a measurement. This guide covers how measured RMR works in practice, how it differs from estimation, and how different specialties use it to set calorie targets and keep patients engaged. What Is RMR Testing? Resting metabolic rate is the energy the body uses at rest. It accounts for most of a person’s
