Which method is NOT used to find out an individual's Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)?

Total Energy Expenditure (TEE) is a comprehensive measure that accounts for the number of calories an individual expends throughout the day, factoring in basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food. Various methods are used to assess components related to energy expenditure or body composition, but not all methods directly evaluate TEE.

The Bod Pod is a device that measures body volume, allowing for the calculation of body density and, subsequently, body composition. Hydrostatic weighing is another method used to determine body composition by measuring water displacement, indirectly informing about energy expenditure. Similarly, a DEXA scan provides detailed information on body composition, including fat and lean mass measurements. These methods are closely related to understanding an individual's metabolic needs and energy expenditure.

On the other hand, standard deviation calculation is a statistical measure that indicates how much variation exists from the average in a set of data. It is not a direct method for measuring energy expenditure and does not provide information about an individual's TEE, making it the method that does not contribute to this kind of assessment. Thus, it stands apart from the other methods which actually provide relevant data for calculating Total Energy Expenditure.