Calculate daily calories
How it works
BMR via Mifflin-St Jeor, multiplied by activity for TDEE.
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Sedentary
Little or no exercise
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Lightly Active
Light exercise 1–3 days/week
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Moderately Active
Moderate exercise 3–5 days/week
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Very Active
Hard exercise 6–7 days/week
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Extra Active
Very hard exercise or physical job
FAQs
What is BMR?
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the number of calories your body burns at rest to maintain basic functions like breathing and circulation.
How many calories should I eat to lose weight?
A common approach is to eat about 500 calories below your maintenance (TDEE) level per day, which may support gradual weight loss of around 0.5 kg per week.
What is TDEE?
TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is your estimated daily calorie burn including activity. It is calculated by multiplying BMR by your activity level factor.
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