1. What is Daily Calorie Intake?

The daily calorie intake is the number of calories you should consume each day to achieve your weight loss goals. It's calculated by subtracting a calorie deficit from your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), which represents the calories you burn each day.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formulas:

Where:

• BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate (calories burned at rest)
• TDEE — Total Daily Energy Expenditure (calories burned including activity)
• Activity Factor — Multiplier based on your activity level
• Deficit — Calorie reduction for weight loss (typically 500 kcal/day for 1 lb/week loss)

3. Importance of Calorie Calculation

Details: Calculating your proper calorie intake is essential for healthy, sustainable weight loss. Consuming too few calories can be harmful, while too many may prevent weight loss.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your weight in kg, height in cm, age in years, select your activity level, and choose a calorie deficit. A 500 kcal/day deficit typically results in about 1 lb (0.45 kg) of weight loss per week.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a safe calorie deficit?
A: 500-1000 kcal/day is generally safe, resulting in 1-2 lbs (0.5-1 kg) weight loss per week. Very low calorie diets (<1200 kcal/day) should be medically supervised.

Q2: How accurate is the BMR calculation?
A: The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is about 70% accurate for most people. Individual variations in metabolism can affect actual calorie needs.

Q3: Should I adjust my calorie intake as I lose weight?
A: Yes, recalculate every 5-10 lbs (2-5 kg) lost, as your BMR decreases with weight loss.

Q4: What if I'm not losing weight at the calculated intake?
A: You may need to adjust your activity level or deficit slightly, as estimates can't account for all individual variations.

Q5: Is exercise necessary for weight loss?
A: While possible to lose weight through diet alone, exercise helps preserve muscle mass and provides health benefits.