Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the total number of calories your body uses in a day to maintain basic functions and perform activities. It includes your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is the energy your body needs at rest to keep vital processes like breathing and circulation going, plus the calories burned through activity like walking, exercising, and even digesting food. TDEE varies based on factors such as age, weight, height, gender, and activity level. Understanding TDEE helps determine how many calories you should consume daily to maintain, lose, or gain weight.