TDEE is made up of four key components
1. Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR):
This is how much energy your body uses while you’re sleeping. Even when you’re not doing anything, your body is still working to keep you going.
2. Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT):
This is the energy your body uses when you’re awake but not doing anything particularly active. It’s the energy you need just to be alert and aware during the day.
3. Thermic Effect of Food (TEF):
When you eat, your body uses energy to digest and process the food. This is called the thermic effect of food. Different foods require different amounts of energy to digest.
4. Energy Needed to Perform Physical Activities:
This is the energy your body uses when you’re up and moving around. Whether you’re going for a walk, hitting the gym, or just doing chores around the house, all of these activities burn energy and contribute to your TDEE.
So, TDEE isn’t just about how much you move; it’s also about how your body functions when you’re resting and digesting food. It takes into account many different factors to determine how much energy your body needs each day.