Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

Your total calories burned per day from BMR, movement, exercise, and digestion.

Definition

TDEE is the total number of calories you burn in a day. It includes BMR, physical activity (exercise and non-exercise movement), and the thermic effect of food.

Example

If your BMR is 1,600 and you’re active, your TDEE might be around 2,300.

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