Daily calorie target for weight loss
Daily calorie target for desired weekly weight loss, factoring in BMR, activity, and a safe intake floor.
About this calculator
Based on Mifflin-St Jeor (1990) BMR and Wishnofsky (1958) estimate of ~7700 kcal per kg of fat. Deficit capped at 25 % of TDEE and at calorie floors (1500 kcal men, 1200 kcal women) per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics guidance.
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Formula version: mifflin-wishnofsky-2024-v1
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