How many calories should a 9-year-old boy eat per day?

Answer 1

It will depend on his weight, height, and activity level. It will also depend on whether he needs to gain weight, maintain weight, or lose weight. To view examples, see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.

My son is a 9 year old boy that has a love for food. He is 5' 2" and weights 149 lbs. He sometimes do karate, he used to play tennis. I will be signing him up for swimming within 2 weeks time. I have tried to control what he eats by not giving him large portions of just refused to give him certain treats when he asked. I know i am not going about it the right way, so I am asking for suggestions on this matter..