According to Clean Health Academic Board Member and world-leading, evidence-based nutritionist Layne Norton, PhD, your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is comprised of your:
Regardless of whether the goal is fat loss, hypertrophy or simply maintenance, if you are serious about results for you or your clients as a personal trainer or nutrition coach, a TDEE calculation is a must-have. By having your TDEE, you can:
Calculate the number of calories your body is using each day.
Using that information, start consuming less (deficit) or more (surplus) depending on the body composition goal.
Use a diet creation strategy to ensure you’re meeting your macronutrient goals. Dr Layne Norton’s tool from his Online Nutrition Certification is perfect for this.
There are a myriad of equations that can calculate your TDEE, including:
All formulas utilise lean mass (LM) as one of the inputs, which is vital because LM has the most significant effect on our resting energy expenditure of any metric available!
A study by Wang et al. found an almost perfect correlation between fat-free mass and REE, showcasing its importance to accurate TDEE calculations. [3]
Well, more than anything – it’s time to execute on your goals with your new meal plan!
You can also integrate this knowledge into a training plan from a a Clean Health Certified Personal Trainer – via our international personal trainer directory. Take the first step towards your dreams of turning your passion into a fulfilling career.
