How to Calculate Calories for Dummies: Your Easy Guide
                                
                                
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                                Over 60-70% of the energy your body expends daily is just to stay alive, a value known as your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). Learning how to calculate calories for dummies starts with understanding this fundamental number, and then factoring in your activity level to determine your total daily needs.