Using the Harris-Benedict equation, determine Mrs. S's BEE. Using the appropriate stress factor, calculate her total energy needs
BEE = 655 + [9.6 x wt] + [1.7 x ht] - 4.7 x age
= 655 + [9.6 x 70] + [1.7 x 167.6] - 4.7 x 54
= 655 + 672 + 284.9 - 253.8
= 1358 kcals
The stress factor for cancer will vary according to your reference. Most agree on 1.5 times the BEE for weight gain. Each case is different and has to be evaluated individually. I would use 1.5 x the BEE for this case.
Total kcals = BEE x 1.5 = 1358 x 1.5 = 2037 kcals
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