Compendium category · 5 activities
Self Care
All 5 self care activities in the Compendium, ranked by energy cost. The hardest is dressing at 206 kcal an hour; the middle of the pack sits near 169.
| # | Activity | MET | 30 min | 1 hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dressing | 2.8 | 103 | 206 |
| 2 | Getting ready for bed | 2.3 | 85 | 169 |
| 3 | Sitting on toilet | 2.3 | 85 | 169 |
| 4 | Bathing | 1.5 | 55 | 110 |
| 5 | Eating | 1.5 | 55 | 110 |
Kilocalories for a 70 kg adult. Click any activity for the full weight and intensity breakdown.
SOURCE·2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities·REVIEWED JUL 2026
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