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MET (metabolic equivalent of task)

One MET is the energy cost of sitting quietly, defined as 3.5 mL of oxygen per kilogram per minute. An activity rated at 8 METs costs roughly eight times that, which lets any activity be converted into calories for a given body weight and duration.

Example

kcal/min = MET × 3.5 × body weight in kg ÷ 200. A 70 kg person at 9.8 METs for 30 minutes spends about 360 kcal.

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