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Proper Number of Calories Intake for Different Persons

Number of Calories for Men

The recommended number of calories for men is higher than that of female due to the amount of energy expended by them. According to NHS [3], the number of calories to be taken in by men per day between the ages of 26-45 should be around 2,500.

Active men would need between 2,800 – 3,000 [4] calories a day to maintain their body weight. Younger men [5] between the ages of 19 – 25 also have a higher calorie need of 2,800 per day.

Between ages 46-65 [6], calorie needs begin to decrease. This age group is advised to consume 2,400 calories a day. For ages above 66 years [7], calorie intake should decrease further to 2,200 per day.