Daily calorie requirement for men and women
The daily calorie requirement for men and women change with the amount of physical exercise and is directly proportional to the body weight.
| MEN | |
|---|---|
Activity level |
Calories required |
Resting |
12 per lb. body weight |
Sedentary |
16 per lb. body weight |
Light |
18 per lb. body weight |
Moderate |
21 per lb. body weight |
Active |
26 per lb. body weight |
WOMEN |
|
|---|---|
Activity level |
Calories required |
Resting |
13 per lb. body weight |
Sedentary |
14 per lb. body weight |
Light |
16 per lb. body weight |
Moderate |
18 per lb. body weight |
Active |
22 per lb. body weight |
For example a 130 pound male waiter requires 2730 calories. (Moderate activity level 21 x 130 lb = 2730 Cal.