Understanding Energy Expenditure
What is TDEE?
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the total number of calories your body burns each day, including basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity, and food digestion.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your details and activity level to calculate your maintenance calories. Adjust your intake based on your weight goals (loss, maintenance, or gain).
Factors Affecting Energy Expenditure
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Calories burned at complete rest
- Physical Activity: Exercise and daily movement
- Thermic Effect of Food: Energy used to digest food
- Age & Gender: Metabolism changes with age and differs by sex
- Body Composition: Muscle burns more calories than fat