How Many Calories Are You Supposed to Consume?

For those who regularly keep a food diary or are beginning to be more observant as to the foods and drinks consumed, determining an appropriate calorie consumption level can help to equal greater weight-loss results. A number of factors should be considered in how a person calculates her daily caloric needs, ranging from current weight to daily activity level.

Tips and Warnings

  • These calculations are used to determine your caloric needs to maintain your weight. If you wish to lose weight, utilize your desired weight in order to determine your daily caloric needs.

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Article reviewed by Mary McNally Last updated on: Nov 18, 2009

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