THE MEGA-T® CALORIC INTAKE CHART*
How many calories do you need a day? When determining your daily caloric intake, you must consider the following: your age, body frame, height, weight, and activity level.
If your body requires additional calories, start by adding more lean protein distributed throughout the day - shoot for 1 gram of protein‡ per pound of body weight.
When you’ve maximized your daily lean protein intake, start adding fresh, green vegetables like string beans, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, brussel sprouts and salad greens until your ideal caloric intake is reached.
* Consult with a physician before starting any diet or exercise program.
† We DO NOT recommend consuming less than 1200 calories per day.
‡ 1 ounce of meat, fish or poultry has approximately 6 grams of protein.
| MINIMUM DAILY CALORIC INTAKE TABLE FOR SENSIBLE DIETING |
Please read this table carefully to determine your own daily calorie requirements.
If you exercise daily or spend a good deal of time outside in cold weather,
then add 200-300 calories to your daily requirements. |
| Height In Inches
|
If Your Frame Is |
| MALE |
FEMALE |
|
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE |
| |
59-60 |
Pounds
Calories |
97
1200
|
105
1300
|
115
1400 |
| |
61-62 |
Pounds
Calories |
104
1300 |
111
1400 |
121
1500 |
| |
63-64 |
Pounds
Calories |
110
1400
|
118
1500 |
128
1600 |
| 62-63 |
65-66 |
Pounds
Calories |
117
1500 |
126
1550 |
136
1700 |
| 64-65 |
67-68 |
Pounds
Calories |
124
1550 |
133
1650 |
143
1750 |
| 66-67 |
69-70 |
Pounds
Calories |
133
1650 |
141
1750 |
157
1900 |
| 68-69 |
71-72 |
Pounds
Calories |
141
1750 |
149
1850 |
161
2000 |
| 70-71 |
|
Pounds
Calories
|
147
1850 |
160
1950 |
167
2050 |
| 72-73 |
|
Pounds
Calories |
155
1900 |
164
2000 |
176
2150 |
| 74-75 |
|
Pounds
Calories |
163
2000 |
173
2100 |
186
2250 |
| 76 |
|
Pounds
Calories |
169
2100 |
181
2200 |
193
2350 |
All Figures are rounded and have an approximate range of +/- 10%.
Adapted from: Recommended Daily Allowances, National Research Council, National Academy Press, Washington DC, 1996.
Build and Blood pressure Study, Society of Actuaries. |
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