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How is the goal calories calculated?

Bash1981m
Bash1981m Posts: 1 Member
in MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions
Hi All,
Wondering how the app calculates the target daily calories

Answers

  • Lietchi
    Lietchi Posts: 7,011 Member
    Based on your height, weight, sex and age, it calculates your BMR based on the Mifflin - St. Jeor equations.
    Based on your activity level, it multiplies your BMR by a certain factor to calculate your total daily calorie burn (not including exercise).
    And then subtracts the necessary calories depending on your selected weight loss rate (or maintenance or gain) - 275 calories per 0.25kg or 250 calories per 0.5lbs per week.

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