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Calorie Intake Guide: How Much Should You Eat?
Introduction:
- Explanation of why calorie intake is important.
- Brief overview of how calorie needs change with age, gender, and activity level.
Understanding Calories:
- Definition of a calorie and its role in the body.
- How calories are used by the body for various functions.
Factors Affecting Calorie Needs:
- Age: How metabolic rate changes with age.
- Gender: Differences in calorie needs between men and women.
- Activity Level: How much energy different activities consume.
Recommended Daily Calorie Intake
Men:
- 18-30 years:
- Sedentary: About 2,400 calories
- Moderately active: About 2,600-2,800 calories
- Active: About 3,000 calories
- 31-50 years:
- Sedentary: About 2,200 calories
- Moderately active: About 2,400-2,600 calories
- Active: About 2,800-3,000 calories
- 51+ years:
- Sedentary: About 2,000 calories
- Moderately active: About 2,200-2,400 calories
- Active: About 2,400-2,800 calories
Women:
- 18-30 years:
- Sedentary: About 1,800-2,000 calories
- Moderately active: About 2,000-2,200 calories
- Active: About 2,400 calories
- 31-50 years:
- Sedentary: About 1,800 calories
- Moderately active: About 2,000 calories
- Active: About 2,200 calories
- 51+ years:
- Sedentary: About 1,600 calories
- Moderately active: About 1,800 calories
- Active: About 2,000-2,200 calories
How to Calculate Your Needs
- Step-by-step guide on calculating your own specific calorie needs using the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation or similar.
- Importance of adjusting calorie intake based on weight goals (loss, maintenance, gain).
Adjusting Intake for Weight Goals:
- How to increase or decrease calorie intake safely for weight management.
- Importance of balanced nutrition while adjusting calorie intake.
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