Daily calorie needs

Daily calorie requirement depends on sex,age and activity level of a person.An active person needs more energy as compared to an inactive person.


        
Daily calorie requirement for kids and teenagers:

Gender	Age (years)	Sedentary	Moderately Active	Active
Child	2 - 3	1,000	1,000 - 1,400	1,000 - 1,400
Female	4-8 9 - 13 14 - 18	1,200 1,600 1,800	1,400 - 1,600 1,600 - 2,000 2,000	1,400 - 1.800 1,800 - 2,200 2,400
Male	4 - 8 9 - 13 14 - 18	1,400 1,800 2,200	1,400 - 1,600 1,800 - 2,200 2,400 - 2,800	1,600 - 2,000 2,000 - 2,600 2,800 - 3,200

Kids and teenagers must consult their doctors and talk to their parents before undergoing any change in calorie intake because you not yet done growing.Your body needs more nutrients as compared to well grown up adult.

Daily calorie requirement chart for women:

Weight	Age 18 to 35	Age 36 to 55	Age over 55
45 kg - 100 lbs	1760 cals	1570 cals	1430 cals
50 kg - 110 lbs	1860	1660	1500
55 kg - 121 lbs	1950	1760	1550
60 kg - 132 lbs	2050	1860	1600
65 kg - 143 lbs	2150	1960	1630
70 kg - 154 lbs	2250	2050	1660
75 kg - 165 lbs (and above)	2400	2150	1720

* Pregnant or lactating women need a higher calorie intake.

Daily calorie requirement chart for men:

Weight	Age 18 to 35	Age 36 to 55	Age over 55
60 kg - 132 lbs	2480	2300	1900
65 kg - 143 lbs	2620	2400	2000
70 kg - 154 lbs	2760	2480	2100
75 kg - 165 lbs	2900	2560	2200
80 kg - 176 lbs	3050	2670	2300
85 kg - 187 lbs	3200	2760	2400
90 kg - 198 lbs (and above)	3500	3000	2600

Calorie adjustment chart depending on activity level:

Body Weight	Inactive Office Worker Bed Ridden Computer Geek	Moderate Activity Tradesman Golf Gardening	Strenuous Activity Physical Labor High Energy Sports
50 kg - 110 lbs	Minus 480	+ 240	+ 480
60 kg - 132 lbs	Minus 570	+ 290	+ 570
70 kg - 154 lbs	Minus 670	+ 340	+ 670
80 kg - 176 lbs	Minus 760	+ 380	+ 760
90 kg - 198 lbs (and above)	Minus 960	+ 430	+ 860

Considering all the factors calculate your daily calorie intake to maintain your weight.

To find if you weigh right,find your BMI: (Body Mass Index)

OR

The chart says it all,if you are underweight,you need to increase your calorie intake.

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