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Multiplies basal metabolic rate by the physical activity level factor to give total daily energy expenditure.
Activity factors
TDEE = BMR x physical activity level, with 1.2 sedentary, 1.375 lightly active, 1.55 moderately active, 1.725 very active and 1.9 extremely active
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Most desk-based adults with two or three workouts a week fall between 1.375 and 1.55.
All activity thermogenesis plus the thermic effect of food, which alone accounts for about 10% of intake.