How Many Calories Do You Really Need?

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Every person is metabolically different and has their own plus, minus, health issues, reasons, etc. even when they have the same BMI, weight, size, etc. You always want to keep up to date with your calorie chart and always want to follow it. So people who are trying to lose weight, gain weight, or stick to your recent weight, you might be eager to look up the advised calories every day according to your gender, age, and activity level.  

In this article, we are going to show you the calorie chart. But, you should keep in mind that this chart varies from person to person. The following chart should only be used as a reference point, as everyone is different metabolically even when two people of the same size and gender.  

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Now, before going through this chart you should keep in mind that this chart should be followed by those people who are having normal BMI. If you are underweight then you need to eat more calories and you will have to gain more weight so you should not follow this chart. Plus if you are overweight, then you will have to reduce your calorie numbers up to 1400. So in both the ways you need to maintain your weight. The chart below given contains your everyday calorie limit. So people who have BMI (Body Mass Index) of 21.5 for women and 22.5 for men should read further. Plus growing children are having a high growth rate so even if they do not come in normal BMI ranges and are slightly more than that then no need to worry, your child might be growing fast in height and balancing his BMI after a couple of months. But, keep in mind that your child should not be obese as this will not only affect them physically but also mentally.  They might be bullied for their physical appearance once they grow more. So from the beginning, you need to keep in mind that you should try to maintain their weight.

So, people who want to lose weight, it is advised that they should lose one pound per week so for this, you would need to decrease total calories by 500 a day. Plus you also need to be patient everything will not happen in just a few days and also hire a dietitian to help find the right plan for you. Choose foods that are lower in calories but rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients. 

How-Many-Calories-Do-You-Really-Need
GenderAgeInactiveActiveModerately Active
Female19 – 30
31 – 50
51+
1800 – 2000
1800
1600
2400
2200
2000 – 2200
2000 – 2200
2000
1800
Male19-30
31-50
51+
2400 – 2600
2200 – 2400
2000 – 2200
3000
2800 – 3000
2400 – 2800
2600 – 2800
2400 – 2600
2200 – 2400