CI Calorie calculator

This calorie calculator provides a personalized estimate of daily calorie needs for individuals aiming to maintain, lose, or gain weight. It is designed for anyone starting a fitness journey or adjusting their diet for specific health objectives.

Personalized Calculation: Uses your age, gender, weight, height, and self-reported activity level to estimate Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and total daily energy expenditure. Multiple Formula Support: Incorporates established equations like Mifflin-St. Jeor and Katch-McArdle (with body fat percentage) to improve accuracy for different body types. Goal-Based Targets: Generates specific daily calorie targets for various weekly weight change goals, from extreme loss to gain, with safety warnings for aggressive plans. Educational Context: Includes a built-in energy unit converter (joules to calories) and provides sample meal plans to help visualize daily intake. Activity Awareness: Features a reference table showing calories burned by common physical activities, helping to contextualize energy expenditure.