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TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)

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). 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.

Examples

  • TDEE of 2,500 calories for an active male
  • TDEE = BMR x activity multiplier
  • Adjusting intake based on weight trends

Related Terms

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)

The calories your body burns at complete rest to maintain basic functions.

NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)

Calories burned through daily activities that aren't formal exercise.

Calorie Deficit

Consuming fewer calories than your body burns, leading to weight loss.

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