TDEE Examples
TDEE is the total number of calories your body burns in a 24-hour period, encompassing your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), the thermic effect of food (TEF), and energy expended through physical activity (NEAT and EAT). Calculating your TDEE is a critical first step in tailoring a nutrition plan for effective fat loss, allowing you to establish a precise caloric deficit without guesswork.
Worked Examples
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Baseline case
Run the default sample case before changing anything else.
The calculator lands with bmr at 1,767.5 and tdee at 2,739.63.
Gender
Male
Age
30
Weight Kg
80
Height Cm
178
Age is worth watching because it moves bmr fastest in this scenario.
- 2
Higher Age
Increase age while keeping the rest of the case steady.
The calculator lands with bmr at 1,742.5 and tdee at 2,700.88.
Gender
Male
Age
35
Weight Kg
80
Height Cm
178
Age is worth watching because it moves bmr fastest in this scenario.
- 3
Lower Weight Kg
Reduce weight kg while keeping the rest of the case steady.
The calculator lands with bmr at 1,647.5 and tdee at 2,553.63.
Gender
Male
Age
30
Weight Kg
68
Height Cm
178
Weight Kg is worth watching because it moves bmr fastest in this scenario.
- 4
Higher Height Cm
Increase height cm while keeping the rest of the case steady.
The calculator lands with bmr at 2,155 and tdee at 3,340.25.
Gender
Male
Age
30
Weight Kg
80
Height Cm
240
Height Cm is worth watching because it moves bmr fastest in this scenario.
Patterns
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Sources & References
- Mifflin-St Jeor Equation for Calorie Needs — Verywell Fit
- Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT): a component of energy expenditure that contributes to protection from obesity. — National Library of Medicine (PubMed)
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