Patient-Friendly Explanation

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the total number of calories your body burns in a day. It includes energy used for basic functions, digesting food and all your physical activity. Knowing your TDEE helps you plan a diet that supports weight loss, gain or maintenance.

Clinical Definition

TDEE is the sum of basal metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food and activity thermogenesis (both exercise and non-exercise activity). It is typically estimated using predictive equations such as Mifflin-St Jeor multiplied by an activity factor, and forms the basis for setting an appropriate caloric deficit in clinical weight management.

Why It Matters

Accurate energy targets are the foundation of any personalised weight-loss plan. NuLifeCare Singapore calculates individual TDEE to prescribe safe, sustainable calorie goals rather than generic restrictive diets.