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Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) estimates calories burned daily. Used for weight management and nutritional planning.

Fórmula

TDEE = BMR × Activity factor
BMR
BMR value — Variable used in the calculation

Guia passo a passo

  1. 1Calculate BMR/RMR using Harris-Benedict or Mifflin-St Jeor formula
  2. 2Multiply by activity factor: 1.2 (sedentary) to 1.9 (very active)
  3. 3TDEE = BMR × Activity factor

Exemplos resolvidos

Entrada
70 kg, 175 cm, 40 yo male, moderate exercise
Resultado
BMR ≈ 1700, TDEE ≈ 2550 cal/day
For weight maintenance

Erros comuns a evitar

  • Over-estimating activity levels
  • Assuming TDEE is constant (it adapts to diet)

Perguntas frequentes

Which formula is most accurate?

Mifflin-St Jeor is more accurate than Harris-Benedict for modern populations.

How does TDEE change with diet/exercise?

Severe caloric restriction reduces TDEE (adaptive thermogenesis). Exercise increases it.

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