TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)

Definition

The total calories you burn in a day from exercise and basic living—the number you actually need to know, not the nonsense your fitness app calculates.

Example Usage

My TDEE is approximately 2,500 calories, so I eat 2,200 to lose weight.

Origin

Calculation developed from metabolic research

Fun Fact

TDEE varies based on activity, age, sex, and muscle mass, requiring regular adjustment as your body changes.

Source: Nutrition and Energy Balance Science

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