daily caloric needs
[ˈdeɪli kəˈlɔrɪk niːdz]
noun phrase
necessidades calóricas diárias
1. The total amount of calories (energy) a person requires per day to maintain basic bodily functions and support their level of physical activity
A sedentary adult woman's daily caloric needs are typically around 2,000 calories.
As necessidades calóricas diárias de uma mulher adulta sedentária são tipicamente em torno de 2.000 calorias.
2. The minimum energy intake required to support metabolism, growth, and physical performance based on individual factors such as age, sex, weight, height, and activity level
Athletes have higher daily caloric needs compared to sedentary individuals.
Atletas têm necessidades calóricas diárias mais altas em comparação com indivíduos sedentários.
This term is widely used in Brazil's growing fitness and wellness industry, particularly in gyms, nutritionist offices, and health-focused media. Americans tend to discuss this concept frequently in the context of weight management and diet culture, while in Brazil it's increasingly common in both medical and fitness contexts as health consciousness rises.
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