How many calories should a 48 year old woman have a day?

Answer 1

This is a loaded question, because it depends on several factors, including the types of calories. (Not all calories are created equal, as you know!) According to the idph.state.il.us website, you need between 1,700 and 2,200 calories per day to support your energy. Even if you're overweight, eating less than 1,500 calories per day can put a serious strain on your nutritional needs. Did you know that the government is taking serious action to try to help improve the health of Americans? MyPyramid.gov has a lot of information, including an area to analyze your everyday food intake! If you're in need of losing weight, you might want to check out a free, online weight support service. There are many really great ones out there. I forgot the one that my husband uses, but he's lost 40 pounds and really loves the site!