der Kalorienbedarf
Translation
calorie requirement, caloric need, energy requirement
Examples
Der tägliche Kalorienbedarf ist individuell.
The daily calorie requirement is individual.
Sportler haben einen höheren Kalorienbedarf.
Athletes have a higher calorie requirement.
Grammar Patterns
to cover ((one's)) calorie requirement ((seinen)) Kalorienbedarf decken He needs to cover his daily calorie requirement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Energiebedarf (energy requirement); Antonyms: Kalorienüberschuss (calorie surplus)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Kalorie' (calorie) and 'Bedarf' (need, requirement).
Memory Tips
Think of 'calories' that your body has a 'bedarf' (need) for. It's a very literal compound word.