A nutritional plan constitutes the foundation
Wojciech Wiśniewski
2026-03-20
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The development of a suitable nutritional plan constitutes both the foundation of an effective weight loss therapy and the best path to introduce healthy and regular meals. A meticulously constructed nutritional plan will not only provide the body with the appropriate amount of energy and high-quality nutrients, but also save time and money.
Energetic value of the diet
The primary and most crucial aspect of planning a diet, be it for weight loss or muscle building, is determining its energetic content. For this purpose, suitable formulas are employed to compute our daily energy expenditure. It is important to highlight that energy requirements are primarily dependent on age, gender, physiological state, physical activity, health status, type of work we engage in, and numerous other factors. The following two formulas are used for calculating the basal metabolic index, which is the amount of energy that should be supplied to our body through foodstuffs daily to maintain its essential life functions.
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