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The total number of calories an individual burns in a 24-hour cycle including basal metabolism, digestion, and physical activity.
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TDEE consists of 4 components: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR ~60-70%), Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT ~15%), Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (EAT ~5-10%), and the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF ~10%).
To lose 1 kg of body fat, a cumulative deficit of approximately 7,700 calories is required (~500 kcal/day for 0.5 kg/week steady weight loss).
Scales resting metabolic rate by physical activity level multipliers (1.2 to 1.9).
Resting calorie requirement.
1.2 (sedentary), 1.375 (light), 1.55 (moderate), 1.725 (heavy), 1.9 (extreme).