The Formula for Calculating Calories Needed for Weight Management
                                
                                
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                                Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) accounts for 60% to 75% of your total daily energy expenditure, covering the energy your body needs at rest. Understanding how to calculate this foundational number is the first step toward finding the formula for calculating calories needed to meet your specific health goals.