What is my Estimated Calorie Needs per Day, by Age, Sex, and Physical Activity Level?

How many calories does your body need every day? You want to know your estimated calorie needs per day, based on your age, sex, and physical activity level? Read this...

What's for Breakfast : Boiled eggs and sliced mangoes
What's for Breakfast : Boiled eggs and sliced mangoes

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans An average man, 26 to 45 years old, moderately active should only consume 2600 calories per day to maitain a health weight.

For a woman 18 to 50, moderately active their caloric need is 2000 calories per day.

If you are not in that age group, see page 77 of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Also read: Weight Loss: If you eat 500 calories less per day you will lose 1 pound per week

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