Question 1

What is TDEE?

Accepted Answer

TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is the total number of calories your body burns in a day, including your basal metabolic rate (BMR) plus calories burned through physical activity and digestion.

Question 2

How is TDEE calculated?

Accepted Answer

TDEE is calculated by first determining your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using formulas like Mifflin-St Jeor, then multiplying it by an activity factor based on your exercise frequency and intensity.

Question 3

How accurate is a TDEE calculator?

Accepted Answer

TDEE calculators provide estimates that are typically within 10% of your actual energy expenditure. For more precise results, you may need to track your calorie intake and weight changes over time and adjust accordingly.

Question 4

How many calories should I eat to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

To lose weight, you typically need to eat 300-500 calories less than your TDEE. A deficit of 500 calories per day leads to approximately 1 pound of weight loss per week.

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