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It varies so much, because your calorie intake depends on factors like height and weight, age, gender, activity level, frame size, and muscle mass. Try an online calorie calculator or (even better) ask your doctor how many calories you need per day.
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As an approximate guide - what amount of calories should children and adults eat per day?
Children should be consuming less than 1500 calories a day. Adults should be consuming less than 2500 calories a day. P.S. There are more than 1500 calories in a normal McDonalds happy meal.
If I am exercising how many calories should I be consuming to maintain weight loss?
You should be consuming anywhere from 100 to 600 fewer calories than your body burns per day, with the exercise. Your doctor or nutritionist can help you determine what is best for you.
How many calories should a 17 yr old eat a day?
It varies based on boy / girl, weight, height, and a few other factors. Assuming they are of average standards, then they should be consuming about 1,600 (girl) to1,800 (boy) calories a day.
How many calroies should a 21 year old girl eat a day?
Assuming she was of average weight, height, and participated in moderate exercise daily, she should be consuming about 1,800 calories a day.
How many fat calories should you eat in 1 day?
The total amount of calories from fat should make up around 30% of your diet. Each gram of fat contains 9kcals. So for example, If you were consuming 1500kcals a day then 30% percent of those calories should be fat. Calculations: 1500kcals / 100 X 30 = 450kcals 450kcals / 9 = 50 grams So a person consuming 1500kcals a day should consume around 50 grams of fat per day. This does not mean to say all these calories should be saturated fats (bad fats). These calories should be consume with unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (good fats) as well.
How much calories should a sixteen year be burning daily?
There is no exact number but they should be consuming at least 1500 calories a day. Everyone has a different metabolism so they will burn more calories or eat more and be skinnier.
How many calories does an average 16 year old need to stay healthy?
Depends on your sex and amount of excercise. A typical male at that age should be eating between 2300 and 2800 calories a day, while a female should be eating between 1600 and 2200 a day. The more active you are, the more calories you should be consuming to maintain a healthy weight.
how many calories should you have per day?
2000 calories per day is great
How many calories we should take per day?
Men should take in 2,700 calories per day. Women should take in 2,000 calories.
How many calories do you gain if you play video games all day?
The only way that you gain calories would be through consuming them through food or drink.
How many calories should come from fat per day?
2000 calories per day
How many calories should you lose per day?
at least 300 calories per day
