Human energy expenditure can be calculated based on oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, and protein contribution. The formula is as follows:
The general formula for calculating energy production (E) is:
*E = 16.20 oxygen consumption + 5.00 carbon dioxide production - 0.95 P**
Where:
- E = Energy production
- Oxygen consumption = Volume of oxygen used by the body
- Carbon dioxide production = Volume of carbon dioxide produced by the body
- P = Contribution of protein to energy production
The contribution of protein (P) to energy production (E) is relatively small. Therefore, the calculation primarily relies on oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production.
