What is TDEE? (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)
TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) represents the total number of calories your body burns throughout a typical day. This comprehensive calculation includes:
- BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) - The calories your body burns at complete rest, maintaining essential functions like breathing and circulation
- Physical Activity - Additional calories burned through daily movement, exercise, and sports activities
- TEF (Thermic Effect of Food) - Energy used during digestion, absorption, and processing of consumed food
Understanding your TDEE is crucial for:
- Creating effective weight loss strategies
- Developing muscle gain programs
- Maintaining current weight
- Optimizing athletic performance
Our calculator uses the scientifically-validated Mifflin-St Jeor equation for BMR calculation, combined with activity multipliers for maximum accuracy.