How many calories does a 15-year-old girl need per day?

Answer 1

There is no one answer to this question. Caloric needs vary by age, height/build, and activity level. To determine the amount of calories a particular 15 year old girl needs, it is best to consult a medical professional or nutritionist who can assess the girl's BMI, growth patterns and activity level. BMI calculators are available on the web, as are Calorie/weight maintencae calculators. These can give an approximation of the caloric needs of particular individuals. However, it is important to understand that these are estimates and teens who are still growing, playing sports or otherwise living active lifestyles, or who have high metabalisms will need more calories than their more seditary, fully grown counter parts.