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TDEE

Also known as: Total Daily Energy Expenditure

What it actually is

TDEE = BMR (basal metabolic rate, calories burned at rest) + activity calories + thermic effect of food (calories burned digesting). For an average Pakistani office worker: ~1,800 kcal for women, ~2,400 kcal for men. Athletes can hit 3,000–4,000.

Why it matters for Pakistanis

To lose weight, eat 300–500 kcal below TDEE. To maintain, eat at TDEE. To gain muscle, eat 100–300 above. There are free online calculators — use one once and you'll never guess again.

Related terms

BMR

BMR is the calories your body burns at complete rest just to keep your organs functioning.

Calorie

A calorie is a unit of energy — the amount needed to raise 1 kg of water by 1 °C.

Reviewed by Ghizayat's registered dietitian team. Not a substitute for medical advice.