TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)
The total number of calories your body burns in a day.
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TDEE represents all the calories you burn in 24 hours, including BMR (basal metabolic rate), NEAT (non-exercise activity), TEF (thermic effect of food), and EAT (exercise activity thermogenesis). Knowing your TDEE helps you set calorie targets for your goals. Online calculators provide estimates, but tracking your weight and intake over time gives more accurate data.
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Examples
- TDEE of 2,500 calories for an active male
- TDEE = BMR x activity multiplier
- Adjusting intake based on weight trends
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Common questions
What is TDEE?
The total number of calories your body burns in a day. TDEE represents all the calories you burn in 24 hours, including BMR (basal metabolic rate), NEAT (non-exercise activity), TEF (thermic effect of food), and EAT (exercise activity thermogenesis).
What are examples of TDEE?
TDEE of 2,500 calories for an active male; TDEE = BMR x activity multiplier; Adjusting intake based on weight trends.
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