caloric deficit
Burning exceeds intake
A caloric deficit occurs when you consume fewer calories than your body burns, forcing it to use stored energy—typically fat—to make up the difference.
The term belongs to nutrition and fitness contexts, where creating a caloric deficit is the fundamental mechanism for weight loss: I've been maintaining a caloric deficit for three months.
- refeeding syndromeMetabolic disturbance when resuming nutrition
- dietingControlled eating regimen
- hungerNeed for nourishment
- negative energyPessimistic or draining mood
- weight lossReduction in body mass
lose weight · energy expenditure · dietary · low carb · thermogenesis · malnutrition · anorexia · basal metabolic rate · catabolism · food insecurity · undereating · empty stomach · nutrient density · starvation · fitness · satiety · cravings · intermittent fasting
- nutrition termshigh protein, balance, low-fat, low fat, moderation
- malnutritionmalnutrition, malnourished, undernourished, undernourishment, starvation
- nutrition sciencedietetics, macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrient absorption, nutrient deficiency
- nutrition trackingfood diary, food log, nutrient intake, daily intake, macros
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
caloric deficitcaloric surplus
Intake exceeds expenditure
calorie surplus · overeating · surplus · overconsumption · energy balance
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