Resting Energy Expenditure Prediction in Recreational Athletes of 18-35 Years: Confirmation of Cunningham Equation and an Improved Weight-Based Alternative

Introduction: Resting energy expenditure (REE) is expected to be higher in athletes because of their relatively high fat free mass (FFM). Therefore, REE predictive equation for recreational athletes may be required. The aim of this study was to validate existing REE predictive equations and to develop a new recreational athlete specific equation