How are weekly calorie averages calculated?

[mowbot]

I can't figure out how the weekly average "Cals in vs. Cals out" graph is calculated.  If I do the math myself, I get a different answer.  And it's not just rounding error.  Has anyone figured out the formula?

I don't know how to paste a screen shot, so here's a link to the graph I'm talking about.  In this example, my food budget includes a 1000 calorie deficit.  So at first the math seems to work out:  

   Deficit + Out - In = Over

But if I add up the daily values for the same time period, it's not the same as the "Weekly Averages."

 Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity

[LanuzaFitbit]

A very warm welcome to the Forums @mowbot.

Unfortunately we're not able to disclose what is the exact process used to get the weekly average. Having said that, please do know that it takes all of your information into consideration, like how active you were and how much calories you consumed for each different day in relation to other days.

To get a bit more information on the food plan and the way that calories are tracked, perhaps you could look at this great Food Plan guide.

If you have any further questions, please let me know.

[smwcc2]

I had the same question myself. @LanuzaFitbit, your answer provides some clarity. However, how are days where food tracking was missed (but calorie expenditure was not) handled?

Thanks!

[LanuzaFitbit]

Hello @smwcc2.

In that case, the 0 calories that you 'consumed' would definitely be reflected in your weekly average so it would cause multiple inaccuracies in the overall report.

If that is not what you meant, please let me know.

Feel free to reach out with any other questions.