Studies that compare reported energy intake with actual energy expenditure suggest that individuals, including athletes, underestimate their energy intake by approximately 15 percent and some as high as 20 percent.

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Studies have shown that individuals, including athletes, tend to underestimate their energy intake by approximately 15 percent and in some cases, by as much as 20 percent.

Studies That Compare Reported Energy Intake with Actual Energy Expenditure