Teenagers should consume enough calories to meet the nutritional needs of their bodies. Some teenagers may consume more calories a day due to puberty or an increase in physical activity. Teenagers going through puberty experience normal weight gain because of an increase in bone size, height and body fat, according to the website TeensHealth.
Girls
Teenage girls, between 14 and 18 years old, require about 1,800 to 2,400 calories a day, depending on growth rate, according to Mayo Clinic.
Boys
Teenage boys, between 14 and 18 years old, need about 2,200 to 3,200 calories a day, depending on growth, according to Mayo Clinic.
Considerations
Teenagers who are very physically active may need to consume about 1,800 to 3,200 calories daily, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Sedentary teens need about 1,800 to 2,200 calories a day.
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