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  1. 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities: a second update of codes and MET values
    Ainsworth BE, Haskell WL, Herrmann SD, et al. (2011). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 43(8):1575–1581. doi:10.1249/MSS.0b013e31821ece12

    Cited in: Calories burned calculator, Steps to calories calculator, Methodology

  2. Body recomposition: can trained individuals build muscle and lose fat at the same time?
    Barakat C, Pearson J, Escalante G, Campbell B, De Souza EO (2020). Strength and Conditioning Journal 42(5):7–21. doi:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000584

    Cited in: Body recomposition calculator, Body recomposition

  3. Evidence-based recommendations for optimal dietary protein intake in older people: a position paper from the PROT-AGE Study Group
    Bauer J, Biolo G, Cederholm T, et al. (2013). Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 14(8):542–559. doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2013.05.021

    Cited in: Protein calculator, How much protein?

  4. Estimated lean body mass as an index for normalization of body fluid volumes in humans
    Boer P (1984). American Journal of Physiology–Renal Physiology 247(4):F632–F636. doi:10.1152/ajprenal.1984.247.4.F632

    Cited in: Lean body mass calculator, Methodology

  5. Intermittent energy restriction improves weight loss efficiency in obese men: the MATADOR study
    Byrne NM, Sainsbury A, King NA, Hills AP, Wood RE (2018). International Journal of Obesity 42(2):129–138. doi:10.1038/ijo.2017.206

    Cited in: Diet breaks & refeeds, Metabolic adaptation, Reverse dieting

  6. Adult BMI Calculator and categories
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2024). U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Source

    Cited in: BMI calculator, Body fat calculator, Ideal weight calculator

  7. A reanalysis of the factors influencing basal metabolic rate in normal adults
    Cunningham JJ (1980). American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 33(11):2372–2374. doi:10.1093/ajcn/33.11.2372

    Cited in: BMR calculator, Lean body mass calculator, Methodology, BMR formulas compared

  8. Gentamicin therapy
    Devine BJ (1974). Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy 8:650–655.

    Cited in: Ideal weight calculator, Methodology

  9. Persistent metabolic adaptation 6 years after “The Biggest Loser” competition
    Fothergill E, Guo J, Howard L, et al. (2016). Obesity 24(8):1612–1619. doi:10.1002/oby.21538

    Cited in: Metabolic adaptation, Adaptive TDEE explained

  10. Comparison of predictive equations for resting metabolic rate in healthy nonobese and obese adults: a systematic review
    Frankenfield D, Roth-Yousey L, Compher C (2005). Journal of the American Dietetic Association 105(5):775–789. doi:10.1016/j.jada.2005.02.005

    Cited in: BMR calculator, BMR calculator for women over 50, Maintenance calorie calculator, RMR calculator, TDEE calculator for women, Methodology, TDEE accuracy, Adaptive TDEE explained, BMR formulas compared, TDEE vs BMR, What is TDEE?, How many calories?

  11. Quantification of the effect of energy imbalance on bodyweight
    Hall KD, Sacks G, Chandramohan D, et al. (2011). The Lancet 378(9793):826–837. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(11)60812-X

    Cited in: TDEECalc app, Adaptive TDEE calculator, Calorie deficit calculator, Calorie surplus calculator, Maintenance calorie calculator, PCOS calorie calculator, Weight loss calculator, Best adaptive TDEE apps, Best TDEE apps, MacroFactor alternative, Diet breaks & refeeds, Water weight & fluctuation, Weight loss plateau, Methodology, TDEE accuracy, Adaptive TDEE explained, TDEE for weight loss, What is TDEE?, Calorie deficit explained, How many calories?, Calories in a pound of fat

  12. Therapy: changing dietary concepts
    Hamwi GJ (1964). In: Danowski TS, ed. Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and Treatment. American Diabetes Association.

    Cited in: Ideal weight calculator, Methodology

  13. A biometric study of human basal metabolism
    Harris JA, Benedict FG (1918). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 4(12):370–373. doi:10.1073/pnas.4.12.370

    Cited in: BMR calculator, RMR calculator, Methodology, BMR formulas compared

  14. Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation
    Helms ER, Aragon AA, Fitschen PJ (2014). Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 11:20. doi:10.1186/1550-2783-11-20

    Cited in: Body recomposition calculator, Protein calculator, Diet breaks & refeeds, Methodology, TDEE for weight loss, Body recomposition, How much protein?

  15. 2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities: a third update of the energy costs of human activities
    Herrmann SD, Willis EA, Ainsworth BE, et al. (2024). Journal of Sport and Health Science 13(1):6–12. doi:10.1016/j.jshs.2023.10.010

    Cited in: Calories burned calculator, Steps to calories calculator, Methodology

  16. Prediction of percent body fat for U.S. Navy men and women from body circumferences and height
    Hodgdon JA, Beckett MB (1984). Naval Health Research Center reports (DTIC ADA143890, ADA146456). Source

    Cited in: Body fat calculator, Methodology, Body recomposition

  17. Determining ideal body weight (and mass)
    Hopefl AW, Miller DR, Carlson JD, Lloyd BJ, Day BJ, Tate M, Robinson JD, Lopez LM, Ramachandra CL (1983). American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 40(10):1622–1627. doi:10.1093/ajhp/40.10.1622a

    Cited in: Ideal weight calculator, Methodology

  18. Prediction of lean body mass from height and weight
    Hume R (1966). Journal of Clinical Pathology 19(4):389–391. doi:10.1136/jcp.19.4.389

    Cited in: Lean body mass calculator, Methodology

  19. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids
    Institute of Medicine (2005). The National Academies Press. doi:10.17226/10490

    Cited in: Breastfeeding calorie calculator, Macro calculator, Protein calculator, TDEE calculator for women, How much protein?

  20. International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: protein and exercise
    Jäger R, Kerksick CM, Campbell BI, et al. (2017). Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 14:20. doi:10.1186/s12970-017-0177-8

    Cited in: Body recomposition calculator, Calorie deficit calculator, Calorie surplus calculator, Macro calculator, Protein calculator, Methodology, Body recomposition, How much protein?

  21. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
    Levine JA (2002). Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 16(4):679–702. doi:10.1053/beem.2002.0227

    Cited in: Maintenance calorie calculator, Metabolic adaptation, NEAT & TEF, Weight loss plateau, TDEE accuracy, TDEE vs BMR, What is TDEE?

  22. Increased visceral fat and decreased energy expenditure during the menopausal transition
    Lovejoy JC, Champagne CM, de Jonge L, Xie H, Smith SR (2008). International Journal of Obesity 32(6):949–958. doi:10.1038/ijo.2008.25

    Cited in: BMR calculator for women over 50, Perimenopause TDEE calculator

  23. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance (8th ed.)
    McArdle WD, Katch FI, Katch VL (2015). Wolters Kluwer Health.

    Cited in: BMR calculator, Lean body mass calculator, RMR calculator, Methodology, BMR formulas compared

  24. A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals
    Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, Hill LA, Scott BJ, Daugherty SA, Koh YO (1990). American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 51(2):241–247. doi:10.1093/ajcn/51.2.241

    Cited in: TDEECalc app, Adaptive TDEE calculator, BMR calculator, BMR calculator for women over 50, Breastfeeding calorie calculator, Calorie deficit calculator, Calorie surplus calculator, Calories burned calculator, Macro calculator, Maintenance calorie calculator, PCOS calorie calculator, Perimenopause TDEE calculator, RMR calculator, Steps to calories calculator, TDEE calculator for women, Weight loss calculator, Best TDEE apps, MyFitnessPal alternative, Diet breaks & refeeds, Metabolic adaptation, NEAT & TEF, Reverse dieting, Weight loss plateau, Methodology, TDEE accuracy, Adaptive TDEE explained, TDEE for weight loss, BMR formulas compared, TDEE vs BMR, What is TDEE?, Calorie deficit explained, How many calories?, How much protein?, Calories in a pound of fat

  25. A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults
    Morton RW, Murphy KT, McKellar SR, et al. (2018). British Journal of Sports Medicine 52(6):376–384. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2017-097608

    Cited in: BMR calculator for women over 50, Body recomposition calculator, Calorie surplus calculator, Macro calculator, Perimenopause TDEE calculator, Protein calculator, Methodology, Body recomposition, How much protein?

  26. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy
    National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2023). The National Academies Press. doi:10.17226/26818

    Cited in: How many calories?

  27. Body Weight Planner
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (2024). NIDDK, U.S. National Institutes of Health. Source

    Cited in: Calorie deficit calculator, Weight loss calculator, Calories in a pound of fat

  28. Daily energy expenditure through the human life course
    Pontzer H, Yamada Y, Sagayama H, et al. (2021). Science 373(6556):808–812. doi:10.1126/science.abe5017

    Cited in: BMR calculator for women over 50, Perimenopause TDEE calculator, TDEE calculator for women, What is TDEE?, How many calories?

  29. Determination of ideal body weight for drug dosage calculations
    Robinson JD, Lupkiewicz SM, Palenik L, Lopez LM, Ariet M (1983). American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 40(6):1016–1019. doi:10.1093/ajhp/40.6.1016

    Cited in: Ideal weight calculator, Methodology

  30. Adaptive thermogenesis in humans
    Rosenbaum M, Leibel RL (2010). International Journal of Obesity 34(Suppl 1):S47–S55. doi:10.1038/ijo.2010.184

    Cited in: Adaptive TDEE calculator, BMR calculator, Calorie deficit calculator, Maintenance calorie calculator, Weight loss calculator, Metabolic adaptation, NEAT & TEF, Reverse dieting, Weight loss plateau, Adaptive TDEE explained, TDEE for weight loss, TDEE vs BMR, Calorie deficit explained, Calories in a pound of fat

  31. The Harris Benedict equation reevaluated: resting energy requirements and the body cell mass
    Roza AM, Shizgal HM (1984). American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 40(1):168–182. doi:10.1093/ajcn/40.1.168

    Cited in: BMR calculator, RMR calculator, Methodology, BMR formulas compared

  32. Accuracy in wrist-worn, sensor-based measurements of heart rate and energy expenditure in a diverse cohort
    Shcherbina A, Mattsson CM, Waggott D, et al. (2017). Journal of Personalized Medicine 7(2):3. doi:10.3390/jpm7020003

    Cited in: Calories burned calculator, TDEE accuracy

  33. Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome
    Teede HJ, Misso ML, Costello MF, et al. (2018). Fertility and Sterility 110(3):364–379. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.05.004

    Cited in: PCOS calorie calculator

  34. Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    Teede HJ, Tay CT, Laven JJE, et al. (2023). Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 108(10):2447–2469. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgad463

    Cited in: PCOS calorie calculator

  35. Time to correctly predict the amount of weight loss with dieting
    Thomas DM, Gonzalez MC, Pereira AZ, Redman LM, Heymsfield SB (2014). Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 114(6):857–861. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2014.02.003

    Cited in: Adaptive TDEE calculator, Calorie deficit calculator, Weight loss calculator, Best adaptive TDEE apps, Weight loss plateau, Methodology, Adaptive TDEE explained, TDEE for weight loss, Calorie deficit explained, Calories in a pound of fat

  36. Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete
    Trexler ET, Smith-Ryan AE, Norton LE (2014). Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 11:7. doi:10.1186/1550-2783-11-7

    Cited in: RMR calculator, Diet breaks & refeeds, Metabolic adaptation, Reverse dieting

  37. How many steps/day are enough? For adults
    Tudor-Locke C, Craig CL, Brown WJ, et al. (2011). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 8:79. doi:10.1186/1479-5868-8-79

    Cited in: Steps to calories calculator, NEAT & TEF, Methodology

  38. Weekly, seasonal and holiday body weight fluctuation patterns among individuals engaged in a European multi-centre behavioural weight loss maintenance intervention
    Turicchi J, O’Driscoll R, Horgan G, et al. (2020). PLOS ONE 15(4):e0232152. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0232152

    Cited in: Adaptive TDEE calculator, Weight loss calculator, Reverse dieting, Water weight & fluctuation, Weight loss plateau, TDEE accuracy, Adaptive TDEE explained, Calorie deficit explained

  39. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 (9th ed.)
    U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2020). DietaryGuidelines.gov. Source

    Cited in: Calorie deficit calculator, PCOS calorie calculator, Methodology, How many calories?

  40. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2018). Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Source

    Cited in: Perimenopause TDEE calculator

  41. Diet induced thermogenesis
    Westerterp KR (2004). Nutrition & Metabolism 1:5. doi:10.1186/1743-7075-1-5

    Cited in: NEAT & TEF, TDEE vs BMR, What is TDEE?

  42. Obesity and overweight — fact sheet
    World Health Organization (2024). World Health Organization. Source

    Cited in: BMI calculator, Body fat calculator, Ideal weight calculator