Math project 2 March 4, 2014 | Page 2

Now that each team member has calculated their BMR, use this to calculate each individual’s total caloric needs. To learn how many calories your body uses in any given day, you need to factor in your activity level. To determine your total daily calorie needs, multiply your BMR by the appropriate activity factor, as follows: • If you are sedentary (little or no exercise): BMR x 1.2 • If you are lightly active (easy exercise/sports 1-3 days/week): BMR x 1.375 • If you are moderately active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week): BMR x 1.55 • If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week): BMR x 1.725 • If you are extremely active (very hard exercise/sports and physical job): BMR x 1.9 Process (BMR x exercise) Caloric needs Rosy Drucker 1,201.50 x 1.375 1,652.06 Melissa Farias 1,423.75 x 1.375 1,957.66 Paulina Gonzalez 1,459.00 x 1.375 2,006.00 Fernanda Martinez 1,240.25 x 1.375 1,705.34 The result of this multiplication is the total number of calories we would need to maintain our current weight. 4. After you finish calculating the minimum caloric requirements, each team member should propose a healthy and balances menu that specifies what foods you would eat throughout a day (including their portion size and caloric value) according to wither they want to maintain, increase or loose weight. Healthy and Balanced Menus: For Gaining Weight: Breakfast -1 large egg omelet (96 calories) -1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (49 calories) -2 slices nitrate/nitrite free turkey bacon (70 calories) -1 slice whole wheat bread, toasted (100 calories) -1 medium-sized orange (62 calories)