How Many Calories Do You Need Per Day?

Calories are the amounts of energy that people get from the food or drinks they consume and utilize in their physical activities. The amount of calories the human body needs to work varies depending upon factors such as physical activity and age, etc.

Intake of high-calorie food can easily promote weight gain. Similarly, less intake of calories than the required amount can lead to several deficiencies in the body. Therefore, for better health must know how many calories you need per day.

Your caloric intake is determined by the type and amount of food you eat and how you consume them. Therefore, to keep a check and balance on your food, you must know the number of calories that a specific food or beverage contains.

 

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How many calories do you need?

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, women need 1600-2400 calories per day, while men need 2000-3000 per day. But, it varies depending on different factors. Some of the most common factors that affect caloric requirements are listed below:

• Gender
• Age
• Food type
• Physical activity
• Healthy Lifestyle
• Fat-Muscle Ratio
• Bone density
• Sleeping pattern

 

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The following table indicates the number of calories for different age groups and genders.

Daily caloric requirements for women

 

Age	Daily calorie requirements
19–30 years	2,000–2,400 calories
31–59 years	1,800–2,200 calories
60+ years	1,600–2,000 calories

Daily caloric requirements for men

 

Age	Daily calorie requirements
19–30 years	2,400–3,000 calories
31–59 years	2,200–3,000 calories
60+ years	2,000–2,600 calories

Daily caloric requirements for Children