Conclusions: Dietary analysis with MyFitnessPal is accurate and efficient for total energy intake, macronutrients, sugar, and fiber, but not for cholesterol and sodium.
What formula does MyFitnessPal use to calculate calories?
Your daily calorie goal. How did they come up with this? The app uses the Mifflin St. Jeor equations to estimate your basal metabolic rate (BMR).
What is a BMR calculator?
The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Calculator estimates your basal metabolic rate—the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, and in a post-absorptive state (meaning that the digestive system is inactive, which requires about 12 hours of fasting).
How does MyFitnessPal calculate exercise?
Select the item you’d like to add to your diary, then enter the number of minutes for a cardio exercise, or the number of sets, reps and weight for a strength exercise. Finally, select “Add” or “✓” (apps) or “Add Exercise to Diary” (site). That’s it. Your exercise should be logged in your diary.
