Self Care

Specific Activity CodeMET ValueActivity Description
13000 2.3 Getting ready for bed, general, standing
13009 2.3Sitting on toilet, eliminating while standing or  squatting 
13010 1.5 Bathing, sitting 
13020 2.8Dressing, undressing, standing or sitting 
13030 1.5 Eating, sitting 
13035 2.0 Talking and eating or eating only, standing 
13036 1.5 Taking medication, sitting or standing 
13040 2.0 Grooming, washing hands, shaving, brushing  teeth, putting on make-up, sitting or standing 
13045 2.5 Hairstyling, standing 
13046 1.3 Having hair or nails done by someone else,  sitting 
13050 2.0 Showering, toweling off, standing 
Specific Activity Codes in red are estimated MET values. All other values are supported with published literature. See Reference Page.
2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities