Glossary
Maintenance calories
Updated 2026-07-01By Chris RichardsAll terms
Definition
Maintenance calories are the average daily intake that keeps your weight stable across weeks.
Definition
When intake matches expenditure over time, weight trends flat. That intake level is maintenance — often close to calculated TDEE, refined by real logging.
Sources
- [1] Body Weight Planner — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH)
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Calorie and macro targets are estimates — talk to a doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet, especially if you are pregnant, managing a health condition, or have a history of disordered eating.
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