Relative physical activity ratio
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Example
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Little < 3000 steps/day
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Sitting, typing, standing, librarian, telephonist
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Mild 3000 – 5000 steps/day
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Housekeeper, office worker, salesperson
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Moderate 5000 – 7000 steps/day
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Babysitter, nurse, homemaker, waiter
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Heavy > 7000 steps/day
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Workers, athletes, movers
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Physical activity level
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Calories required per kg of body weight
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Little
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25kcal / per kg of weight
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Mild
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30kcal / per kg of weight
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Moderate
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35kcal / per kg of weight
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Heavy
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40kcal / per kg of weight
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