MET Level Mnemonic
Make a mental picture of star wars characters doing these activities to easily remember MET levels
Stage:
MET
ADL
1.0 = energy expenditure at rest
I
1.0-1.5
In a galaxy
far, far away...
Light BUE tasks seated for a
brief time: self feeding, reading,
washing face, playing cards, transfers
Obi “One”
II
1.5-2.0
III
2.0-3.0
IV
R “2” D2
3.0-3.5
C “3” PO
Slow ambulation, dressing, grooming,
shaving, sponge bathing. (reaching to
touch entire body)
Seated showering (warm water),
seated light IADLs, piano, computer
(extended deskwork)
Ambulation as tolerated (0 grade),
standing showering (warm water),
standing light IADLs (dusting,
make a sandwich), driving, slow stairs
V
3.5-4.0
Standing medium IADLs (dishes,
laundry, DIY home repairs, golf,
slow swimming/biking
VI
4.0+
Heavy IADLs (mopping, raking,
vacuuming), slow dancing,
light yoga
Harrison “Four-d”
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