I just had an RMR and DEXA done:
Results - RMR:
Respiratory Exchange Ratio: 0.71
Substrate Utilization: 1% carbs, 99% fat
RMR estimate (calories): 1380
% predicted: 119%
RMR DEXA estimate (calories): 1155
Daily caloric need (estimate, light activity): 1840
DEXA results (not full):
Body fat: 31.3% (high end of normal)
NHANES Fat Mass Index: 7.25 kg/m² (normal)
Fat Free Mass Index: 14.3 kg/m² (low)
Visceral Adipose Tissue: 65 cm² (normal risk)
In my case body fat is high because my muscle mass is low, not because I’m fat. My goal is to build muscle by doing strength training and then retest in 3 months or so.
Cost: $75 DEXA, $25 RMR = $100
