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Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Appendix H

Characteristics of the DLW Database

Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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TABLE H-1 Characteristics of All Participants, 0–100+ Years, Included in Combined Doubly Labeled Water (DLW) Database, Except Pregnant or Lactating Women

Females
(N = 5,025)
Males
(N = 2,919)
Overall
(N = 7,944)
Age (years)
N 5,025 2,919 7,944
Mean (SD) 40.52 (27.16) 34.86 (26.36) 38.44 (27.01)
Median [Min, Max] 40.00 [0.03, 98.00] 33.00 [0.02, 101.00] 37.05 [0.02, 101.00]
Life Stage
0–6 months 266 (5.29%) 203 (6.95%) 469 (5.90%)
7–11 months 69 (1.37%) 45 (1.54%) 114 (1.44%)
1–3 years 145 (2.89%) 105 (3.60%) 250 (3.15%)
4–8 years 495 (9.85%) 384 (13.2%) 879 (11.1%)
9–13 years 184 (3.66%) 120 (4.11%) 304 (3.83%)
14–18 years 259 (5.15%) 158 (5.41%) 417 (5.25%)
19–30 years 633 (12.6%) 368 (12.6%) 1,001 (12.6%)
31–50 years 987 (19.6%) 703 (24.1%) 1,690 (21.3%)
51–70 years 1,079 (21.5%) 448 (15.3%) 1,527 (19.2%)
≥ 71 years 908 (18.1%) 385 (13.2%) 1,293 (16.3%)
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 5,025)
Males
(N = 2,919)
Overall
(N = 7,944)
Sex
Female 5,025 (100%) 0 (0%) 5,025 (63.3%)
Male 0 (0%) 2919 (100%) 2919 (36.7%)
Ethnicity
African American 605 (12.08%) 235 (8.056%) 840 (10.526%)
Asian 103 (2.05%) 96 (3.29%) 199 (2.51%)
White 2,240 (44.6%) 1,282 (43.9%) 3,522 (44.3%)
Hispanic 350 (6.97%) 201 (6.89%) 551 (6.94%)
Other 44 (0.876%) 29 (0.993%) 73 (0.919%)
Unknown or data not available 1,683 (33.5%) 1,076 (36.9%) 2,759 (34.7%)
Height (cm)
N 5,013 2,901 7,914
Mean (SD) 148.73 (29.99) 154.27 (38.27) 150.76 (33.37)
Median [Min, Max] 160.00 [46.40, 196.00] 172.00 [47.30, 204.70] 162.50 [46.40, 204.70]
Weight (kg)
N 5,022 2,913 7,935
Mean (SD) 59.55 (26.51) 63.83 (32.32) 61.12 (28.85)
Median [Min, Max] 63.30 [2.36, 164.55] 72.95 [2.70, 215.70] 66.00 [2.36, 215.70]
Fat-Free Mass (kg)
N 3,833 2,143 5,976
Mean (SD) 38.79 (12.48) 48.32 (20.46) 42.21 (16.46)
Median [Min, Max] 40.91 [1.80, 95.74] 54.61 [2.28, 97.81] 43.41 [1.80, 97.81]
Fat Mass (kg)
N 3,829 2,139 5,968
Mean (SD) 26.09 (13.62) 19.92 (12.56) 23.88 (13.58)
Median [Min, Max] 25.33 [0.12, 92.14] 19.72 [0.07, 90.27] 23.39 [0.07, 92.14]
Fat Mass %
N 3,829 2,139 5,968
Mean (SD) 37.84 (8.85) 27.67 (8.32) 34.20 (9.94)
Median [Min, Max] 38.67 [3.69, 70.08] 27.88 [2.06, 56.19] 34.53 [2.06, 70.08]
Body Mass Index
N 5,010 2,897 7,907
Mean (SD) 24.73 (6.78) 23.84 (6.10) 24.40 (6.55)
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 5,025)
Males
(N = 2,919)
Overall
(N = 7,944)
Median [Min, Max] 24.04 [10.77, 57.87] 23.86 [10.89, 61.70] 23.96 [10.77, 61.70]
BMI Category
< 18.5 986 (19.7%) 681 (23.5%) 1,667 (21.1%)
≥ 18.5 and < 25 1,824 (36.4%) 998 (34.4%) 2,822 (35.7%)
≥ 25 and < 30 1,208 (24.1%) 808 (27.9%) 2,016 (25.5%)
≥ 30 and < 35 605 (12.1%) 283 (9.77%) 888 (11.2%)
≥ 35 and < 40 250 (4.99%) 92 (3.18%) 342 (4.33%)
≥ 40 137 (2.73%) 35 (1.21%) 172 (2.18%)
BMI Percentile
N 1,406 997 2,403
Mean (SD) 59.13 (27.02) 58.88 (28.92) 59.03 (27.82)
Median [Min, Max] 60.40 [0.73, 99.38] 60.61 [0.09, 99.90] 60.43 [0.09, 99.90]
BMI Percentile Category
< 5th 20 (1.42%) 23 (2.31%) 43 (1.79%)
5th to 85th 1,067 (75.9%) 716 (71.8%) 1,783 (74.2%)
85th to 95th 161 (11.5%) 109 (10.9%) 270 (11.2%)
> 95th 158 (11.2%) 149 (14.9%) 307 (12.8%)
Total Energy Expenditure (kcal/d)
N 5,018 2,914 7,932
Mean (SD) 1,992.37 (648.51) 2,453.55 (1,001.50) 2,161.79 (826.96)
Median [Min, Max] 2,067.66 [145.48, 4,873.09] 2,605.24 [151.10, 8,190.40] 2,180.67 [145.48, 8,190.40]
Basal Metabolic Rate Observed (kcal/d)
N 2,031 1,412 3,443
Mean (SD) 1,236.78 (323.07) 1,519.16 (438.80) 1,352.59 (399.73)
Median [Min, Max] 1,260.00 [263.00, 2,576.00] 1,570.27 [286.00, 3,035.00] 1,353.00 [263.00, 3,035.00]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 5,025)
Males
(N = 2,919)
Overall
(N = 7,944)
Physical Activity Level Observed
N 2,027 1,411 3,438
Mean (SD) 1.65 (0.31) 1.69 (0.34) 1.66 (0.32)
Median [Min, Max] 1.63 [0.92, 3.35] 1.65 [0.83, 4.03] 1.64 [0.83, 4.03]
Physical Activity Level Category Observed
PAL < 1 9 (0.444%) 7 (0.496%) 16 (0.465%)
Inactive 540 (26.6%) 323 (22.9%) 863 (25.1%)
Low Active 515 (25.4%) 357 (25.3%) 872 (25.4%)
Active 442 (21.8%) 305 (21.6%) 747 (21.7%)
Very Active 498 (24.6%) 386 (27.4%) 884 (25.7%)
PAL > 2.5 23 (1.13%) 33 (2.34%) 56 (1.63%)
Basal Metabolic Rate Predicted (kcal/d)
N 5,010 2,895 7,905
Mean (SD) 1,259.80 (341.86) 1,509.07 (524.23) 1,351.09 (434.87)
Median [Min, Max] 1,332.52 [99.67, 2,829.45] 1,676.26 [100.69, 3,346.80] 1,384.63 [99.67, 3,346.80]
Missing 15 (0.3%) 24 (0.8%) 39 (0.5%)
Physical Activity Level Observed + Predicted (TEE/BMR)
N 5,007 2,896 7,903
Mean (SD) 1.59 (0.27) 1.63 (0.31) 1.60 (0.29)
Median [Min, Max] 1.57 [0.65, 3.35] 1.60 [0.72, 4.35] 1.58 [0.65, 4.35]
Physical Activity Level Category Observed + Predicted
PAL < 1 27 (0.540%) 20 (0.693%) 47 (0.596%)
Inactive 1,767 (35.3%) 815 (28.2%) 2,582 (32.7%)
Low Active 1,358 (27.2%) 744 (25.8%) 2,102 (26.7%)
Active 971 (19.4%) 594 (20.6%) 1,565 (19.8%)
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 5,025)
Males
(N = 2,919)
Overall
(N = 7,944)
Very Active 853 (17.1%) 681 (23.6%) 1,534 (19.4%)
PAL > 2.5 23 (0.460%) 34 (1.18%) 57 (0.723%)

NOTE: BMI = body mass index; BMR = basal metabolic rate; cm = centimeter; DLW = doubly labeled water; kcal/d = kilocalorie/day; kg = kilogram; m = meter; max = maximum; min = minimum; PAL = physical activity level; SD = standard deviation; TEE = total energy expenditure.

TABLE H-2 Characteristics of Infants, 0–11 Months, Included in Combined DLW Database

Females
(N = 335)
Males
(N = 248)
Overall
(N = 583)
Age (years)
N 335 248 583
Mean (SD) 0.39 (0.25) 0.38 (0.26) 0.39 (0.25)
Median [Min, Max] 0.27 [0.03, 1.00] 0.26 [0.02, 0.99] 0.27 [0.02, 1.00]
Life Stage
0–6 months 266 (79.4%) 203 (81.9%) 469 (80.4%)
7–11 months 69 (20.6%) 45 (18.1%) 114 (19.6%)
Sex
Females 335 (100%) 0 (0%) 335 (57.5%)
Males 0 (0%) 248 (100%) 248 (42.5%)
Ethnicity
African American 0 (0%) 1 (0.403%) 1 (0.172%)
Asian 2 (0.597%) 1 (0.403%) 3 (0.515%)
White 111 (33.1%) 72 (29.0%) 183 (31.4%)
Hispanic 16 (4.78%) 13 (5.24%) 29 (4.97%)
Other 9 (2.69%) 14 (5.65%) 23 (3.95%)
Unknown or data not available 197 (58.8%) 147 (59.3%) 344 (59.0%)
Length (cm)
N 334 248 582
Mean (SD) 63.08 (6.50) 63.44 (6.81) 63.24 (6.63)
Median [Min, Max] 62.38 [46.40, 80.00] 63.00 [47.30, 78.80] 62.70 [46.40, 80.00]
Weight (kg)
N 335 248 583
Mean (SD) 6.62 (1.77) 6.84 (1.87) 6.72 (1.81)
Median [Min, Max] 6.46 [2.36, 11.30] 6.80 [2.70, 12.60] 6.60 [2.36, 12.60]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 335)
Males
(N = 248)
Overall
(N = 583)
Fat-Free Mass (kg)
N 217 176 393
Mean (SD) 4.52 (1.07) 4.84 (1.18) 4.67 (1.13)
Median [Min, Max] 4.38 [1.80, 7.94] 4.77 [2.28, 8.74] 4.54 [1.80, 8.74]
Fat Mass (kg)
N 216 176 392
Mean (SD) 1.67 (0.77) 1.64 (0.83) 1.66 (0.80)
Median [Min, Max] 1.58 [0.12, 4.28] 1.54 [0.07, 3.86] 1.56 [0.07, 4.28]
Fat Mass %
N 216 176 392
Mean (SD) 25.98 (6.76) 23.98 (7.49) 25.08 (7.15)
Median [Min, Max] 26.72 [3.69, 50.61] 24.40 [2.06, 41.65] 25.65 [2.06, 50.61]
Weight-for-Length Percentile
N 334 248 582
Mean (SD) 51.10 (26.97) 50.93 (29.02) 51.03 (27.84)
Median [Min, Max] 51.76 [0.73, 99.38] 50.03 [0.09, 99.90] 51.04 [0.09, 99.90]
Weight-for-Length Percentile Category
< 3rd 5 (1.50%) 8 (3.23%) 13 (2.23%)
3rd to 97th 322 (96.4%) 233 (94.0%) 555 (95.4%)
> 97th 7 (2.10%) 7 (2.82%) 14 (2.41%)
Total Energy Expenditure (kcal/d)
N 335 248 583
Mean (SD) 481.03 (159.86) 510.77 (190.95) 493.68 (174.23)
Median [Min, Max] 466.06 [145.48, 961.00] 493.61 [151.10, 1,187.32] 475.81 [145.48, 1,187.32]
Basal Metabolic Rate Observed (kcal/d)
N 109 66 175
Mean (SD) 443.51 (91.47) 472.56 (95.08) 454.47 (93.65)
Median [Min, Max] 435.00 [263.00, 649.00] 472.00 [286.00, 649.00] 447.00 [263.00, 649.00]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 335)
Males
(N = 248)
Overall
(N = 583)
Physical Activity Level Observed
N 109 66 175
Mean (SD) 1.27 (0.20) 1.27 (0.22) 1.27 (0.21)
Median [Min, Max] 1.26 [0.95, 1.88] 1.28 [0.83, 1.80] 1.27 [0.83, 1.88]
Physical Activity Level Category Observed
PAL < 1 4 (3.67%) 6 (9.09%) 10 (5.71%)
Inactive 66 (60.6%) 32 (48.5%) 98 (56.0%)
Low Active 21 (19.3%) 13 (19.7%) 34 (19.4%)
Active 11 (10.1%) 9 (13.6%) 20 (11.4%)
Very Active 7 (6.42%) 6 (9.09%) 13 (7.43%)
PAL > 2.5 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Basal Metabolic Rate (kcal/d) Predicted
N 334 248 582
Mean (SD) 339.70 (94.17) 346.25 (103.69) 342.49 (98.31)
Median [Min, Max] 326.67 [99.67, 577.34] 339.55 [100.69, 579.94] 333.19 [99.67, 579.94]
Physical Activity Level Observed + Predicted
N 334 248 582
Mean (SD) 1.37 (0.26) 1.42 (0.30) 1.39 (0.28)
Median [Min, Max] 1.35 [0.65, 2.41] 1.38 [0.77, 2.40] 1.36 [0.65, 2.41]
Physical Activity Level Category Observed + Predicted
PAL < 1 14 (4.19%) 13 (5.24%) 27 (4.64%)
Inactive 135 (40.4%) 79 (31.9%) 214 (36.8%)
Low Active 74 (22.2%) 49 (19.8%) 123 (21.1%)
Active 55 (16.5%) 39 (15.7%) 94 (16.2%)
Very Active 56 (16.8%) 68 (27.4%) 124 (21.3%)
PAL > 2.5 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

NOTE: cm = centimeter; DLW = doubly labeled water; kcal/d = kilocalorie/day; kg = kilogram; m = meter; max = maximum; min = minimum; PAL = physical activity level; SD = standard deviation.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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TABLE H-3 Characteristics of Children, 1–8 Years, Included in Combined DLW Database

Females
(N = 640)
Males
(N = 489)
Overall
(N = 1,129)
Age (years)
N 640 489 1,129
Mean (SD) 5.23 (2.28) 4.78 (1.81) 5.03 (2.10)
Median [Min, Max] 5.00 [1.00, 8.90] 5.00 [1.00, 8.50] 5.00 [1.00, 8.90]
Life Stage
1–3 years 145 (22.7%) 105 (21.5%) 250 (22.1%)
4–8 years 495 (77.3%) 384 (78.5%) 879 (77.9%)
Sex
Females 640 (100%) 0 (0%) 640 (56.7%)
Males 0 (0%) 489 (100%) 489 (43.3%)
Ethnicity
African American 15 (2.34%) 32 (6.54%) 47 (4.16%)
Asian 4 (0.625%) 0 (0%) 4 (0.354%)
White 100 (15.6%) 88 (18.0%) 188 (16.7%)
Hispanic 11 (1.72%) 23 (4.70%) 34 (3.01%)
Other 1 (0.156%) 2 (0.409%) 3 (0.266%)
Unknown or data not available 509 (79.5%) 344 (70.3%) 853 (75.6%)
Height (cm)
N 633 475 1,108
Mean (SD) 110.86 (17.15) 109.30 (15.09) 110.19 (16.31)
Median [Min, Max] 113.40 [71.00, 155.00] 112.00 [72.00, 153.00] 113.00 [71.00, 155.00]
Weight (kg)
N 640 489 1,129
Mean (SD) 21.47 (8.41) 20.90 (7.46) 21.22 (8.01)
Median [Min, Max] 20.50 [8.20, 66.00] 20.00 [8.40, 68.40] 20.27 [8.20, 68.40]
Fat-Free Mass (kg)
N 208 223 431
Mean (SD) 13.54 (3.92) 14.83 (4.27) 14.20 (4.15)
Median [Min, Max] 13.42 [5.40, 31.43] 14.65 [6.47, 29.17] 14.09 [5.40, 31.43]
Fat Mass (kg)
N 208 223 431
Mean (SD) 5.59 (3.47) 5.31 (3.37) 5.44 (3.42)
Median [Min, Max] 4.73 [1.01, 24.57] 4.32 [1.22, 20.33] 4.62 [1.01, 24.57]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 640)
Males
(N = 489)
Overall
(N = 1,129)
Fat Mass %
N 208 223 431
Mean (SD) 27.76 (6.77) 25.12 (6.84) 26.40 (6.92)
Median [Min, Max] 26.47 [10.48, 58.34] 23.95 [10.93, 50.31] 25.24 [10.48, 58.34]
Body Mass Index Percentile
N 633 475 1,108
Mean (SD) 60.17 (27.37) 60.56 (29.03) 60.33 (28.08)
Median [Min, Max] 61.45 [2.79, 98.45] 62.14 [2.88, 97.40] 61.56 [2.79, 98.45]
BMI Percentile Category
< 5th 9 (1.42%) 8 (1.68%) 17 (1.53%)
5th to 85th 462 (73.0%) 329 (69.3%) 791 (71.4%)
85th to 95th 75 (11.8%) 53 (11.2%) 128 (11.6%)
> 95th 87 (13.7%) 85 (17.9%) 172 (15.5%)
Total Energy Expenditure (kcal/d)
N 640 489 1,129
Mean (SD) 1,359.80 (377.65) 1,424.46 (372.36) 1,387.80 (376.57)
Median [Min, Max] 1,343.11 [517.00, 2,699.00] 1,421.00 [560.14, 2,975.00] 1,376.49 [517.00, 2,975.00]
Basal Metabolic Rate Observed (kcal/d)
N 300 194 494
Mean (SD) 934.61 (203.47) 1,001.27 (208.88) 960.79 (207.97)
Median [Min, Max] 969.50 [456.00, 1,490.00] 1,030.00 [530.00, 1,470.00] 985.00 [456.00, 1,490.00]
Physical Activity Level Observed
N 300 194 494
Mean (SD) 1.45 (0.24) 1.40 (0.17) 1.43 (0.21)
Median [Min, Max] 1.43 [0.92, 2.15] 1.38 [0.99, 1.91] 1.41 [0.92, 2.15]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 640)
Males
(N = 489)
Overall
(N = 1,129)
Physical Activity Level Category Observed
PAL < 1 5 (1.67%) 1 (0.515%) 6 (1.21%)
Inactive 74 (24.7%) 54 (27.8%) 128 (25.9%)
Low Active 74 (24.7%) 71 (36.6%) 145 (29.4%)
Active 72 (24.0%) 43 (22.2%) 115 (23.3%)
Very Active 75 (25.0%) 25 (12.9%) 100 (20.2%)
PAL > 2.5 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Basal Metabolic Rate Predicted (kcal/d)
N 633 475 1,108
Mean (SD) 898.15 (191.71) 945.12 (193.07) 918.28 (193.61)
Median [Min, Max] 905.05 [456.00, 1,733.87] 947.55 [476.41, 1,954.74] 928.96 [456.00, 1,954.74]
Physical Activity Level Observed + Predicted
N 635 477 1,112
Mean (SD) 1.47 (0.22) 1.46 (0.20) 1.46 (0.21)
Median [Min, Max] 1.45 [0.92, 2.43] 1.44 [0.99, 2.60] 1.44 [0.92, 2.60]
Physical Activity Level Category Observed + Predicted
PAL < 1 5 (0.787%) 2 (0.419%) 7 (0.629%)
Inactive 135 (21.3%) 106 (22.2%) 241 (21.7%)
Low Active 163 (25.7%) 133 (27.9%) 296 (26.6%)
Active 175 (27.6%) 125 (26.2%) 300 (27.0%)
Very Active 157 (24.7%) 110 (23.1%) 267 (24.0%)
PAL > 2.5 0 (0%) 1 (0.210%) 1 (0.0899%)

NOTE: cm = centimeter; DLW = doubly labeled water; kcal/d = kilocalorie/day; kg = kilogram; max = maximum; min = minimum; PAL = physical activity level; SD = standard deviation.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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TABLE H-4 Characteristics of Children and Teens, 9–18 Years, Included in Combined DLW Database

Females
(N = 443)
Males
(N = 278)
Overall
(N = 721)
Age (years)
N 443 278 721
Mean (SD) 13.86 (3.05) 13.56 (3.12) 13.75 (3.08)
Median [Min, Max] 14.60 [9.00, 18.80] 14.00 [9.00, 18.90] 14.20 [9.00, 18.90]
Life Stage
9–13 years 184 (41.5%) 120 (43.2%) 304 (42.2%)
14–18 years 259 (58.5%) 158 (56.8%) 417 (57.8%)
Sex
Females 443 (100%) 0 (0%) 443 (61.4%)
Males 0 (0%) 278 (100%) 278 (38.6%)
Ethnicity
African American 26 (5.871%) 17 (6.12%) 43 (5.966%)
Asian 2 (0.451%) 1 (0.360%) 3 (0.416%)
White 149 (33.6%) 141 (50.7%) 290 (40.2%)
Hispanic 0 (0%) 1 (0.360%) 1 (0.139%)
Other 11 (2.48%) 4 (1.44%) 15 (2.08%)
Unknown or data not available 255 (57.6%) 114 (41.0%) 369 (51.2%)
Height (cm)
N 439 274 713
Mean (SD) 156.63 (12.85) 163.78 (18.37) 159.38 (15.59)
Median [Min, Max] 159.20 [116.00, 183.70] 168.90 [125.00, 201.00] 161.00 [116.00, 201.00]
Weight (kg)
N 443 277 720
Mean (SD) 54.43 (16.50) 58.78 (17.66) 56.10 (17.07)
Median [Min, Max] 54.25 [22.20, 133.20] 60.00 [23.50, 125.70] 56.30 [22.20, 133.20]
Fat-Free Mass (kg)
N 238 201 439
Mean (SD) 39.78 (8.73) 47.81 (13.54) 43.46 (11.88)
Median [Min, Max] 39.70 [14.65, 95.74] 49.62 [19.26, 73.58] 42.39 [14.65, 95.74]
Fat Mass (kg)
N 238 201 439
Mean (SD) 20.57 (9.82) 14.89 (8.84) 17.97 (9.79)
Median [Min, Max] 17.90 [6.05, 66.05] 12.94 [3.08, 54.33] 15.97 [3.08, 66.05]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 443)
Males
(N = 278)
Overall
(N = 721)
Fat Mass %
N 238 201 439
Mean (SD) 33.07 (7.45) 23.36 (9.53) 28.62 (9.75)
Median [Min, Max] 32.21 [8.03, 59.57] 21.10 [6.01, 53.92] 28.33 [6.01, 59.57]
Body Mass Index Percentile
N 439 274 713
Mean (SD) 63.75 (25.20) 63.17 (27.30) 63.53 (26.01)
Median [Min, Max] 66.28 [5.09, 97.60] 64.43 [3.95, 97.57] 65.28 [3.95, 97.60]
BMI Percentile Category
< 5th 0 (0%) 3 (1.09%) 3 (0.421%)
5th to 85th 322 (73.3%) 191 (69.7%) 513 (71.9%)
85th to 95th 59 (13.4%) 28 (10.2%) 87 (12.2%)
> 95th 58 (13.2%) 52 (19.0%) 110 (15.4%)
Total Energy Expenditure (kcal/d)
N 441 277 718
Mean (SD) 2,300.37 (544.75) 2,891.46 (789.38) 2,528.41 (710.54)
Median [Min, Max] 2,274.19 [1,000.00, 4,873.09] 2,753.99 [1,178.00, 5,555.39] 2,413.88 [1,000.00, 5,555.39]
Basal Metabolic Rate Observed (kcal/d)
N 262 107 369
Mean (SD) 1,362.30 (233.26) 1,679.31 (378.90) 1,454.22 (317.31)
Median [Min, Max] 1,327.50 [881.00, 2,218.00] 1,610.00 [1,025.00, 3,010.00] 1,403.00 [881.00, 3,010.00]
Physical Activity Level Observed
N 262 107 369
Mean (SD) 1.75 (0.34) 1.81 (0.41) 1.77 (0.36)
Median [Min, Max] 1.71 [1.02, 2.82] 1.73 [1.03, 4.03] 1.72 [1.02, 4.03]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 443)
Males
(N = 278)
Overall
(N = 721)
Physical Activity Level Category Observed
PAL < 1 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Inactive 57 (21.8%) 11 (10.3%) 68 (18.4%)
Low Active 62 (23.7%) 25 (23.4%) 87 (23.6%)
Active 53 (20.2%) 32 (29.9%) 85 (23.0%)
Very Active 81 (30.9%) 33 (30.8%) 114 (30.9%)
PAL > 2.5 9 (3.44%) 6 (5.61%) 15 (4.07%)
Missing 181 (40.9%) 171 (61.5%) 352 (48.8%)
Basal Metabolic Rate (kcal/d) Predicted
N 439 273 712
Mean (SD) 1,384.22 (185.29) 1,690.05 (302.00) 1,501.48 (279.62)
Median [Min, Max] 1,391.68 [942.38, 2,196.50] 1,717.34 [1,043.51, 2,815.00] 1,446.60 [942.38, 2,815.00]
Physical Activity Level Observed + Predicted
N 439 275 714
Mean (SD) 1.67 (0.31) 1.71 (0.34) 1.69 (0.32)
Median [Min, Max] 1.64 [1.02, 2.82] 1.68 [1.02, 4.03] 1.65 [1.02, 4.03]
Physical Activity Level Observed + Predicted
PAL < 1 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Inactive 141 (32.1%) 65 (23.8%) 206 (28.9%)
Low Active 106 (24.1%) 72 (26.4%) 178 (25.0%)
Active 90 (20.5%) 67 (24.5%) 157 (22.1%)
Very Active 93 (21.2%) 63 (23.1%) 156 (21.9%)
PAL > 2.5 9 (2.05%) 6 (2.20%) 15 (2.11%)

NOTE: cm = centimeter; DLW = doubly labeled water; kcal/d = kilocalorie/day; kg = kilogram; max = maximum; min = minimum; PAL = physical activity level; SD = standard deviation.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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TABLE H-5 Characteristics of Adults, 19 Years and Older, Included in Combined DLW Database

Females
(N = 3,607)
Males
(N = 1,904)
Overall
(N = 5,511)
Age (years)
N 3,607 1,904 5,511
Mean (SD) 53.79 (19.79) 50.19 (19.35) 52.54 (19.71)
Median [Min, Max] 56.00 [19.00, 98.00] 47.90 [19.00, 101.00] 52.00 [19.00, 101.00]
Life Stage
19–30 years 633 (17.5%) 368 (19.3%) 1,001 (18.2%)
31–50 years 987 (27.4%) 703 (36.9%) 1,690 (30.7%)
51–70 years 1,079 (29.9%) 448 (23.5%) 1,527 (27.7%)
>= 71 years 908 (25.2%) 385 (20.2%) 1,293 (23.5%)
Sex
Females 3,607 (100%) 0 (0%) 3,607 (65.5%)
Males 0 (0%) 1,904 (100%) 1,904 (34.5%)
Race/Ethnicity
African 564 (15.655%) 185 (9.713%) 749 (13.627%)
American
Asian 95 (2.63%) 94 (4.94%) 189 (3.43%)
White 1,880 (52.1%) 981 (51.5%) 2,861 (51.9%)
Hispanic 323 (8.95%) 164 (8.61%) 487 (8.84%)
Other 23 (0.638%) 9 (0.473%) 32 (0.581%)
Unknown or data not available 722 (20.0%) 471 (24.7%) 1,193 (21.6%)
Height (cm)
N 3,607 1,904 5,511
Mean (SD) 162.35 (7.09) 175.95 (7.60) 167.05 (9.73)
Median [Min, Max] 162.50 [137.00, 196.00] 176.00 [147.00, 204.70] 166.00 [137.00, 204.70]
Weight (kg)
N 3,604 1,899 5,503
Mean (SD) 71.86 (16.12) 83.06 (16.44) 75.73 (17.08)
Median [Min, Max] 69.00 [37.80, 164.55] 80.10 [37.20, 215.70] 73.68 [37.20, 215.70]
Fat-Free Mass (kg)
N 3,170 1,543 4,713
Mean (SD) 42.72 (6.62) 58.19 (8.92) 47.79 (10.40)
Median [Min, Max] 41.99 [21.11, 81.31] 57.66 [28.87, 97.81] 45.52 [21.11, 97.81]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 3,607)
Males
(N = 1,904)
Overall
(N = 5,511)
Fat Mass (kg)
N 3,167 1,539 4,706
Mean (SD) 29.52 (11.57) 24.79 (10.55) 27.97 (11.46)
Median [Min, Max] 27.59 [3.61, 92.14] 23.62 [2.23, 90.27] 26.22 [2.23, 92.14]
Fat Mass %
N 3,167 1,539 4,706
Mean (SD) 39.67 (7.94) 29.03 (8.04) 36.19 (9.41)
Median [Min, Max] 40.39 [6.55, 70.08] 29.48 [2.91, 56.19] 36.77 [2.91, 70.08]
Body Mass Index
N 3,604 1,900 5,504
Mean (SD) 27.24 (5.88) 26.82 (4.85) 27.10 (5.55)
Median [Min, Max] 26.08 [14.69, 57.87] 25.99 [14.33, 61.70] 26.03 [14.33, 61.70]
BMI Category
< 18.5 48 (1.33%) 20 (1.05%) 68 (1.24%)
≥ 18.5 and < 25 1,451 (40.3%) 716 (37.7%) 2,167 (39.4%)
≥ 25 and < 30 1,143 (31.7%) 770 (40.5%) 1,913 (34.8%)
≥ 30 and < 35 588 (16.3%) 275 (14.5%) 863 (15.7%)
≥ 35 and < 40 245 (6.80%) 84 (4.42%) 329 (5.98%)
≥ 40 129 (3.58%) 35 (1.84%) 164 (2.98%)
Total Energy Expenditure (kcal/d)
N 3,602 1,900 5,502
Mean (SD) 2,207.62 (424.76) 2,908.15 (638.17) 2,449.53 (608.00)
Median [Min, Max] 2,169.83 [833.81, 4,450.48] 2,850.97 [1,181.61, 8,190.40] 2,343.21 [833.81, 8,190.40]
Basal Metabolic Rate Observed (kcal/d)
N 1,360 1,045 2,405
Mean (SD) 1,342.84 (225.32) 1,665.00 (306.63) 1,482.82 (308.30)
Median [Min, Max] 1,330.00 [773.00, 2,576.00] 1,649.14 [884.08, 3,035.00] 1,446.00 [773.00, 3,035.00]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Females
(N = 3,607)
Males
(N = 1,904)
Overall
(N = 5,511)
Physical Activity Level Observed (TEE/BMR)
N 1,356 1,044 2,400
Mean (SD) 1.70 (0.28) 1.76 (0.31) 1.73 (0.30)
Median [Min, Max] 1.68 [1.00, 3.35] 1.72 [1.02, 3.22] 1.70 [1.00, 3.35]
Physical Activity Level Category Observed
PAL < 1 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Inactive 343 (25.3%) 226 (21.6%) 569 (23.7%)
Low Active 358 (26.4%) 248 (23.8%) 606 (25.3%)
Active 306 (22.6%) 221 (21.2%) 527 (22.0%)
Very Active 335 (24.7%) 322 (30.8%) 657 (27.4%)
PAL > 2.5 14 (1.03%) 27 (2.59%) 41 (1.71%)
Basal Metabolic Rate Predicted (kcal/d)
N 3,604 1,899 5,503
Mean (SD) 1,393.44 (172.71) 1,775.97 (250.99) 1,525.45 (272.66)
Median [Min, Max] 1,374.35 [1,000.33, 2,829.45] 1,769.52 [1,069.83, 3,346.80] 1,455.59 [1,000.33, 3,346.80]
Physical Activity Level Observed + Predicted
N 3,599 1,896 5,495
Mean (SD) 1.62 (0.26) 1.69 (0.31) 1.65 (0.28)
Median [Min, Max] 1.60 [0.70, 3.35] 1.65 [0.72, 4.35] 1.61 [0.70, 4.35]
Missing 8 (0.2%) 8 (0.4%) 16 (0.3%)
Physical Activity Level Category Observed + Predicted
PAL < 1 8 (0.223%) 5 (0.265%) 13 (0.237%)
Inactive 1,356 (37.8%) 565 (29.9%) 1,921 (35.0%)
Low Active 1,015 (28.3%) 490 (25.9%) 1,505 (27.5%)
Active 651 (18.1%) 363 (19.2%) 1,014 (18.5%)
Very Active 547 (15.2%) 440 (23.3%) 987 (18.0%)
PAL > 2.5 14 (0.390%) 27 (1.43%) 41 (0.748%)

NOTE: BMI = body mass index; BMR = basal metabolic rate; cm = centimeter; DLW = doubly labeled water; kcal/d = kilocalorie/day; kg = kilogram; m = meter; max = maximum; min = minimum; PAL = physical activity level; SD = standard deviation; TEE = total energy expenditure.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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TABLE H-6 Characteristics of Pregnant Women Included in Combined DLW Database

1st Trimester
(N = 31)
2nd Trimester
(N = 201)
3rd Trimester
(N = 206)
NPNL
(N = 133)
Overall
(N = 571)
Sex
Females 31 (100%) 201 (100%) 206 (100%) 133 (100%) 571 (100%)
Pregnant
Yes 31 (100%) 201 (100%) 206 (100%) 0 (0%) 438 (76.7%)
No 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 133 (100%) 133 (23.3%)
Lactating
No 31 (100%) 201 (100%) 206 (100%) 133 (100%) 571 (100%)
Pregnancy Stage
1st Trimester 31 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 31 (5.43%)
2nd Trimester 0 (0%) 201 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 201 (35.2%)
3rd Trimester 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 206 (100%) 0 (0%) 206 (36.1%)
NPNL 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 133 (100%) 133 (23.3%)
Weeks
N 31 201 206 133 571
Mean (SD) 9.29 (2.61) 19.14 (4.30) 34.83 (2.29) 0.00 (0.00) 19.81 (13.71)
Median [Min, 9.00 [6.00, 12.00] 18.00 [14.50, 36.00 [30.00, 0.00 [0.00, 0.00] 20.86 [0.00, 38.14]
Max] 27.00] 38.14]
Age
N 31 201 206 133 571
Mean (SD) 28.83 (3.22) 29.06 (4.43) 29.28 (4.23) 30.24 (4.09) 29.40 (4.24)
Median [Min, 29.00 [21.00, 29.00 [18.00, 29.00 [18.00, 30.00 [21.00, 29.00 [18.00, 41.00]
Max] 33.00] 41.00] 41.00] 41.00]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Life Stage
19–30 years 19 (61.3%) 120 (59.7%) 124 (60.2%) 71 (53.4%) 334 (58.5%)
31–50 years 12 (38.7%) 79 (39.3%) 81 (39.3%) 62 (46.6%) 234 (41.0%)
14–18 years 0 (0%) 2 (0.995%) 1 (0.485%) 0 (0%) 3 (0.525%)
Height (cm)
N 30 200 205 133 568
Mean (SD) 164.13 (7.38) 5,991.15 (7,797.23) 4,752.45 (7,328.27) 6,988.55 (8,039.83) 5,469.86 (7,617.11)
Median [Min, Max] 164.00 [155.00, 180.00] 170.00 [142.10, 17,820.00] 168.00 [142.10, 17,830.00] 172.00 [149.81, 17,680.00] 168.85 [142.10, 17,830.00]
Weight (kg)
N 30 200 205 133 568
Mean (SD) 63.23 (8.61) 78.31 (21.19) 82.75 (20.48) 60.95 (10.66) 75.05 (20.44)
Median [Min, Max] 62.21 [50.57, 77.70] 74.50 [48.60, 164.60] 76.20 [55.40, 170.70] 59.30 [40.10, 102.20] 69.90 [40.10, 170.70]
Fat-Free Mass (kg)
N 0 70 60 0 130
Mean (SD) NA (NA) 54.34 (8.11) 62.25 (9.69) NA (NA) 57.99 (9.68)
Median [Min, Max] NA [NA, NA] 52.98 [40.74, 77.54] 61.61 [45.09, 89.83] NA [NA, NA] 57.53 [40.74, 89.83]
Fat Mass (kg)
N 0 70 60 0 130
Mean (SD) NA (NA) 45.60 (12.07) 44.54 (10.65) NA (NA) 45.11 (11.41)
Median [Min, Max] NA [NA, NA] 42.33 [29.22, 87.27] 42.93 [28.20, 82.56] NA [NA, NA] 42.68 [28.20, 87.27]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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1st Trimester
(N = 31)
2nd Trimester
(N = 201)
3rd Trimester
(N = 206)
NPNL
(N = 133)
Overall
(N = 571)
Fat Mass %
N 0 70 60 0 130
Mean (SD) NA (NA) 45.17 (4.62) 41.45 (5.04) NA (NA) 43.45 (5.15)
Median [Min, Max] NA [NA, NA] 45.09 [36.14, 58.25] 40.92 [32.85, 54.82] NA [NA, NA] 43.18 [32.85, 58.25]
Body Mass Index
N 30 200 205 133 568
Mean (SD) 23.48 (2.98) 29.05 (7.39) 30.65 (7.31) 22.52 (3.59) 27.81 (7.27)
Median [Min, Max] 22.96 [18.80, 29.97] 27.11 [18.75, 56.31] 28.12 [20.79, 57.63] 21.53 [17.43, 35.61] 25.63 [17.43, 57.63]
BMI Category
< 18.5 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 11 (8.27%) 11 (1.94%)
≥ 18.5 and < 25 22 (73.3%) 79 (39.5%) 59 (28.8%) 93 (69.9%) 253 (44.5%)
≥ 25 and < 30 8 (26.7%) 37 (18.5%) 55 (26.8%) 24 (18.0%) 124 (21.8%)
≥ 30 and < 35 0 (0%) 43 (21.5%) 36 (17.6%) 3 (2.26%) 82 (14.4%)
≥ 35 and < 40 0 (0%) 24 (12.0%) 29 (14.1%) 2 (1.50%) 55 (9.68%)
≥ 40 0 (0%) 17 (8.50%) 26 (12.7%) 0 (0%) 43 (7.57%)
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Total Energy Expenditure (kcal/d)
N 31 201 206 133 571
Mean (SD) 2,289.11 (311.55) 2,553.66 (559.56) 2,779.89 (558.64) 2,478.24 (444.24) 2,603.35 (542.28)
Median [Min, Max] 2,323.00 [1,628.11, 2,904.88] 2,544.22 [1,149.38, 7,543.25] 2,736.52 [1,526.29, 4,880.26] 2,431.17 [1,277.96, 3,937.13] 2,574.00 [1,149.38, 7,543.25]
Basal Metabolic Rate Observed
N 31 131 141 130 433
Mean (SD) 1,454.83 (173.23) 1,464.87 (197.34) 1,710.76 (213.91) 1,363.62 (163.61) 1,513.82 (238.85)
Median [Min, Max] 1,447.00 [1,046.00, 1,833.41] 1,435.55 [848.47, 1,975.71] 1,698.14 [1,040.39, 2,392.59] 1,362.21 [859.50, 1,843.11] 1,483.99 [848.47, 2,392.59]
Physical Activity Level Observed (TEE/BMR)
N 30 56 85 73 244
Mean (SD) 1.60 (0.17) 1.67 (0.40) 1.66 (0.35) 1.79 (0.34) 1.69 (0.35)
Median [Min, Max] 1.64 [1.19, 1.92] 1.61 [1.05, 4.00] 1.60 [1.12, 2.91] 1.75 [1.17, 2.58] 1.64 [1.05, 4.00]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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1st Trimester
(N = 31)
2nd Trimester
(N = 201)
3rd Trimester
(N = 206)
NPNL
(N = 133)
Overall
(N = 571)
Physical Activity Level Category Observed
PAL < 1 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Inactive 10 (33.3%) 15 (26.8%) 35 (41.2%) 20 (27.4%) 80 (32.8%)
Low Active 11 (36.7%) 24 (42.9%) 17 (20.0%) 14 (19.2%) 66 (27.0%)
Active 7 (23.3%) 6 (10.7%) 13 (15.3%) 14 (19.2%) 40 (16.4%)
Very Active 2 (6.67%) 9 (16.1%) 17 (20.0%) 23 (31.5%) 51 (20.9%)
PAL > 2.5 0 (0%) 2 (3.57%) 3 (3.53%) 2 (2.74%) 7 (2.87%)
Basal Metabolic Rate Predicted (kcal/d)
N 30 200 205 133 568
Mean (SD) 1,396.41 (108.07) 8,693.97 (16,536.12) 6,785.12 (14,459.64) 9,304.05 (17,303.25) 7,762.45 (15,628.54)
Median [Min, Max] 1,398.26 [1,255.12, 1,642.45] 1,656.29 [1,204.61, 51,563.86] 1,651.91 [1,300.54, 51,717.50] 1,473.57 [1,141.94, 51,034.18] 1,588.13 [1,141.94, 51,717.50]
Physical Activity Level Observed + Predicted
N 31 201 206 133 571
Mean (SD) 1.58 (0.20) 1.32 (0.62) 1.42 (0.56) 1.44 (0.70) 1.40 (0.61)
Median [Min, Max] 1.64 [0.99, 1.92] 1.49 [0.04, 4.00] 1.53 [0.04, 2.91] 1.60 [0.04, 2.58] 1.53 [0.04, 4.00]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Physical Activity Level Category Observed + Predicted
PAL < 1 1 (3.23%) 34 (17.0%) 26 (12.6%) 24 (18.0%) 85 (14.9%)
Inactive 10 (32.3%) 81 (40.5%) 77 (37.4%) 30 (22.6%) 198 (34.7%)
Low Active 11 (35.5%) 44 (22.0%) 51 (24.8%) 27 (20.3%) 133 (23.3%)
Active 7 (22.6%) 23 (11.5%) 23 (11.2%) 23 (17.3%) 76 (13.3%)
Very Active 2 (6.45%) 16 (8.00%) 26 (12.6%) 27 (20.3%) 71 (12.5%)
PAL > 2.5 0 (0%) 2 (1.00%) 3 (1.46%) 2 (1.50%) 7 (1.23%)

NOTE: BMI = body mass index; BMR = basal metabolic rate; cm = centimeter; DLW = doubly labeled water; kcal/d = kilocalorie/day; kg = kilogram; m = meter; max = maximum; min = minimum; NPNL = nonpregnant nonlactating; PAL = physical activity level; SD = standard deviation; TEE = total energy expenditure.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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TABLE H-7 Characteristics of Lactating Women Included in Combined DLW Database

Lactating 1–3 mo
(N = 93)
Lactating 4–6 mo
(N = 114)
Overall
(N = 207)
Sex
Females 93 (100%) 114 (100%) 207 (100%)
Pregnant
No 93 (100%) 114 (100%) 207 (100%)
Lactating
Yes 93 (100%) 114 (100%) 207 (100%)
Lactation Stage
Lactating 1–3 mo 93 (100%) 0 (0%) 93 (44.9%)
Lactating 4–6 mo 0 (0%) 114 (100%) 114 (55.1%)
Weeks
N 93 114 207
Mean (SD) 9.24 (2.98) 24.85 (2.18) 17.83 (8.20)
Median [Min, Max] 8.70 [4.30, 13.00] 25.00 [19.00, 27.00] 20.60 [4.30, 27.00]
Age
N 93 114 207
Mean (SD) 30.39 (3.90) 30.23 (4.12) 30.30 (4.01)
Median [Min, Max] 30.00 [21.00, 41.00] 30.00 [21.00, 41.00] 30.00 [21.00, 41.00]
Life Stage
19–30 years 54 (58.1%) 59 (51.8%) 113 (54.6%)
31–50 years 39 (41.9%) 55 (48.2%) 94 (45.4%)
Height (cm)
N 92 114 206
Mean (SD) 164.69 (6.07) 5,266.09 (7,547.46) 2,987.79 (6,153.29)
Median [Min, Max] 165.00 [149.81, 180.00] 168.85 [142.10, 17,570.00] 167.00 [142.10, 17,570.00]
Weight (kg)
N 92 114 206
Mean (SD) 62.18 (9.86) 76.40 (22.70) 70.05 (19.43)
Median [Min, Max] 60.10 [45.50, 87.90] 69.86 [42.50, 139.20] 63.50 [42.50, 139.20]
Fat-Free Mass (kg)
N 5 39 44
Mean (SD) 41.19 (3.34) 52.93 (7.57) 51.60 (8.12)
Median [Min, Max] 41.18 [36.36, 44.80] 51.86 [34.67, 73.00] 51.07 [34.67, 73.00]
Suggested Citation:"Appendix H: Characteristics of the DLW Database." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26818.
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Lactating 1–3 mo
(N = 93)
Lactating 4–6 mo
(N = 114)
Overall
(N = 207)
Fat Mass (kg)
N 5 39 44
Mean (SD) 22.02 (13.64) 48.37 (12.43) 45.38 (15.02)
Median [Min, Max] 14.57 [14.10, 45.77] 47.96 [25.21, 77.43] 46.65 [14.10, 77.43]
Fat Mass %
N 5 39 44
Mean (SD) 32.90 (11.96) 47.22 (6.17) 45.59 (8.25)
Median [Min, Max] 28.00 [23.94, 53.44] 46.61 [33.10, 62.23] 45.74 [23.94, 62.23]
Body Mass Index
N 92 114 206
Mean (SD) 22.89 (3.18) 28.15 (8.15) 25.80 (6.93)
Median [Min, Max] 22.42 [18.21, 31.57] 25.85 [17.87, 49.25] 23.50 [17.87, 49.25]
BMI Category
< 18.5 3 (3.26%) 4 (3.51%) 7 (3.40%)
≥ 18.5 and < 25 70 (76.1%) 52 (45.6%) 122 (59.2%)
≥ 25 and < 30 13 (14.1%) 15 (13.2%) 28 (13.6%)
≥ 30 and < 35 6 (6.52%) 15 (13.2%) 21 (10.2%)
≥ 35 and < 40 0 (0%) 19 (16.7%) 19 (9.22%)
≥ 40 0 (0%) 9 (7.89%) 9 (4.37%)
Total Energy Expenditure (kcal/d)
N 93 114 207
Mean (SD) 2,319.47 (402.15) 2,516.04 (490.24) 2,427.72 (462.24)
Median [Min, Max] 2,333.39 [1,609.00, 3,380.26] 2,448.56 [1,519.36, 3,772.94] 2,380.00 [1,519.36, 3,772.94]
Basal Metabolic Rate Observed (kcal/d)
N 88 74 162
Mean (SD) 1,367.42 (131.50) 1,380.24 (161.78) 1,373.27 (145.78)
Median [Min, Max] 1,353.23 [1,108.00, 1,873.09] 1,349.64 [1,053.71, 1,865.21] 1,351.37 [1,053.71, 1,873.09]
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Lactating 1–3 mo
(N = 93)
Lactating 4–6 mo
(N = 114)
Overall
(N = 207)
Physical Activity Level Observed (TEE/BMR)
N 88 39 127
Mean (SD) 1.70 (0.30) 1.76 (0.33) 1.72 (0.31)
Median [Min, Max] 1.69 [1.02, 2.81] 1.75 [1.08, 2.75] 1.71 [1.02, 2.81]
Physical Activity Level Category Observed
PAL < 1 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Inactive 26 (29.5%) 9 (23.1%) 35 (27.6%)
Low Active 17 (19.3%) 6 (15.4%) 23 (18.1%)
Active 26 (29.5%) 11 (28.2%) 37 (29.1%)
Very Active 17 (19.3%) 11 (28.2%) 28 (22.0%)
PAL > 2.5 2 (2.27%) 2 (5.13%) 4 (3.15%)
Basal Metabolic Rate Predicted (kcal/d)
N 92 114 206
Mean (SD) 1,376.79 (108.79) 6,315.37 (13,812.46) 4,109.79 (10,546.39)
Median [Min, Max] 1,355.57 [1,162.38, 1,718.94] 1,596.89 [1,154.20, 48,810.25] 1,459.41 [1,154.20, 48,810.25]
Physical Activity Level Observed + Predicted
N 93 114 207
Mean (SD) 1.70 (0.30) 1.43 (0.56) 1.55 (0.48)
Median [Min, Max] 1.69 [1.02, 2.81] 1.51 [0.04, 2.75] 1.62 [0.04, 2.81]
Physical Activity Level Category Observed + Predicted
PAL < 1 0 (0%) 13 (11.4%) 13 (6.28%)
Inactive 27 (29.0%) 46 (40.4%) 73 (35.3%)
Low Active 18 (19.4%) 19 (16.7%) 37 (17.9%)
Active 27 (29.0%) 16 (14.0%) 43 (20.8%)
Very Active 19 (20.4%) 18 (15.8%) 37 (17.9%)
PAL > 2.5 2 (2.15%) 2 (1.75%) 4 (1.93%)

NOTE: BMI = body mass index; BMR = basal metabolic rate; cm = centimeter; DLW = doubly labeled water; kcal/d = kilocalorie/day; kg = kilogram; m = meter; max = maximum; min = minimum; mo = months; PAL = physical activity level; SD = standard deviation; TEE = total energy expenditure.

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