Patient-Friendly Explanation

Your body burns energy in three main ways: keeping you alive at rest, digesting food, and moving around. Understanding how each part works can help you see the full picture of how your body uses calories and why weight management is about more than just exercise alone.

Clinical Definition

Total daily energy expenditure comprises three principal components: resting energy expenditure (approximately 60 to 75 percent of total), the thermic effect of food (approximately 10 percent), and physical activity energy expenditure (approximately 15 to 30 percent). Each component is influenced by body composition, dietary composition, and activity level, and understanding their interplay is fundamental to designing effective weight management strategies.

Why It Matters

Knowing where your body expends energy helps set realistic weight-loss expectations. At NuLifeCare Singapore, we use metabolic assessments to personalise your plan based on your unique energy profile and goals.