TDEE Calculator
A TDEE Calculator is a tool used to estimate an individual's Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), which represents the total number of calories they burn in a day, including both basic bodily functions and physical activity.
A TDEE Calculator is a tool used to estimate an individual's Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), which represents the total number of calories they burn in a day, including both basic bodily functions and physical activity.
Components of TDEE
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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR):
- The calories your body needs to maintain basic functions (e.g., breathing, circulation) at rest.
- Calculated using factors like age, gender, weight, and height.
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Activity Level:
- Adjusts BMR based on daily physical activity, ranging from sedentary to very active.
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Other Factors:
- May include thermic effect of food (calories burned during digestion) and additional factors like exercise intensity.
Formula
TDEE = BMR × Activity Multiplier
Activity Multipliers:
- Sedentary: 1.2 (little or no exercise)
- Lightly Active: 1.375 (light exercise 1–3 days a week)
- Moderately Active: 1.55 (moderate exercise 3–5 days a week)
- Very Active: 1.725 (hard exercise 6–7 days a week)
- Extra Active: 1.9 (very intense exercise or physical job)
Why Use a TDEE Calculator?
- Weight Management:
- Helps determine calorie needs for weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain.
- Fitness Goals:
- Guides meal planning and exercise routines.
- Personalized Nutrition:
- Adjusts for individual lifestyle and activity levels.
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