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How many calories should you eat?

Find out in two simple steps

The amount of calories you should eat every day depends on a few things:

Age, height and gender
Daily activity level
If you want to lose, maintain or gain weight

This tool is not suitable for those under the age of 18.

About you

Height

Weight lbs

Age

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Your calorie needs depend on your lifestyle.
Someone constantly chasing toddlers needs more fuel than an office worker.

to lbs is your healthy weight range

This range is based on BMI calculation. What's BMI?

About Body Mass Index (BMI)
The Body Mass Index (BMI), is a statistical measure of body weight based on a person's weight and height. BMI is a widely used measure to find out whether you're a healthy weight for your height. A BMI of 18.5 to 25 is considered healthy for most adults. ×

What best describes your daily activity level?

NOT including exercise

Sedentary e.g. I'm bedridden Light e.g. an office worker Medium e.g. a professional cleaner Heavy e.g. a construction worker

To lose weight you should eat

to calories per day

This calorie target will allow you to lose weight at a healthy and sustainable rate of 1 to 2 lbs per week.

How many calories should you eat?

About you

What best describes your daily activity level?

To lose weight you should eat

To maintain your weight you should eat

To gain weight you should eat