Do you use the ideal body weight for Mifflin-St. Jeor?
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According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation should be used with actual body weight for most non-critically ill individuals, rather than ideal body weight. Using the wrong weight can lead to significant errors in estimating resting metabolic rate (RMR), impacting nutritional planning and weight management goals.
