Question 1

What is TDEE?

Accepted Answer

TDEE is Total Daily Energy Expenditure, an estimate of how many calories you burn per day after accounting for body size, age, sex, and activity.

Question 2

Is Mifflin-St Jeor accurate for everyone?

Accepted Answer

It is a widely used estimate, but individual metabolism, training history, medical factors, and tracking accuracy can change real-world calorie needs.

Question 3

How large should a calorie deficit be?

Accepted Answer

A common planning range is a moderate deficit of about 300 to 500 calories per day, adjusted based on progress and health context.

Question 4

Should I use metric or imperial inputs?

Accepted Answer

Either works. Imperial height and weight are converted internally to centimeters and kilograms before the formula is applied.