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CALCULATORS FOR BODY FAT AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

The main theme of this app is body fat, an excess of which could lead to
diabetes, hypertension and coronary artery disease. Use the online calculators
in this app to make a personal assessment of your health risk status and manage
your weight. Click on any of the links below to open a calculator for the type
of calculation you wish to perform.

Calorie Deficit Calculator for Weight Loss
What would be a realistic weight loss goal for you? Find out and discover how
long it would take for you to reach it. Calorie Calculator for Weight Management
This calorie calculator accurately determines the daily calories and macros
needed to reach your weight loss or weight gain goal within a realistic time
frame and maintain it. Body Fat Calculator
This body fat calculator estimates your body's percentage of body fat and
discovers how much you would need to weigh for a healthy amount of body fat.
Maximum Fat Loss Calculator
Determines the amount of calories needed to optimize the reduction of body fat
while preserving muscle mass. TDEE Calculator
This calculator can determine your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) and is
accurate for all age groups, including young children. Macro Calculator
Calculates your macronutrient requirements based on your calorie intake and diet
type. Track your macros instead of counting calories. A Body Shape Index
Calculator
Calculates your ABSI; a body shape index of your body and estimates your
mortality risk. A pear shaped body is healthier than an apple shaped body. Find
out why. Body Fat Calorie Burn Calculator
Want to burn fat calories? Use this calculator to plan your physical activities
to reach your goal. BMI Calculator for Children and Adults
Calculates Body Mass Index designed for both children and adults. Waist-To-Hip
Ratio Calculator
Calculates your Waist-to-Hip ratio and compares your risk against a chart
formulated by the WHO. Measurement Conversions
Quick conversion of US and Metric measurements ideal for household use.

When you want to lose weight, what is the weight you want to lose made of? The
obvious answer is 'fat'. Fat can refer to either the biochemical substance that
we call fat or to the tissues that stores this substance. The storage tissue is
called 'adipose tissue'.

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Adipose tissue consists of specialised cells called adipocytes that contain a
large globule of the biochemical substance. Biologists refer to the globule as
the 'lipid droplet' made of triglyceride. Triglyceride is the substance you are
actually talking about when you say you want to lose some weight.



Losing fat depends on the total balance between the amount of fat you burn and
what you store over time. Storing fat is something your body does all the time;
even while you're in an energy deficit, your body will switch between storing
and burning fat. So to lose fat, you have to keep fat oxidation or fat burning
at a higher rate than fat storage.


COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT FAT LOSS

One common myth is that fat can be converted into muscle. Fat and muscle are two
distinct tissue types; one cannot be directly converted into the other. However,
losing fat and building muscle simultaneously can give the appearance of a more
toned and defined physique.

Another misconception is that you can spot-reduce fat from specific body areas.
Unfortunately, targeted fat loss is not possible. When you lose weight, your
body decides where to burn fat based on genetic and hormonal factors. Exercising
targeting specific areas may help tone and strengthen the underlying muscles,
but it won't specifically burn fat from those areas.



And, crash diets and extreme calorie restriction are often seen as quick
solutions for fat loss. While they may result in rapid weight loss initially,
they are not sustainable or healthy in the long term. These approaches can lead
to muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and a slowed metabolism which makes it
harder to maintain weight loss.

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 * A Body Shape Index
 * Body Fat Calorie Burn
 * Body Fat Calculator
 * BMI for Children and Adults
 * Weight Loss Calculator
 * TDEE Calculator
 * Calorie Deficit Calculator
 * Waist-To-Hip Ratio
 * Measurement Conversions
 * Macro Calculator
 * Maximum Fat Loss Calculator


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