Estimating Calorie Requirements
Worksheet

1)
Calculate your TARGET WEIGHT in pounds.  
This should be a reasonable weight. Start with small losses. 
10% of current weight should be your first goal.     
CURRENT WEIGHT X .10 = AMOUNT TO LOSE.
CURRENT AMOUNT - AMOUNT TO LOSE = TARGET WEIGHT
                                                         
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2)
Light Activity - TARGET WEIGHT X 10 

Moderate Activity - TARGET WEIGHT X 15
Heavy Activity - TARGET WEIGHT X 20


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3)
Age 35-44  Subtract 100
Age 45-54  Subtract 200
Age 65+    Subtract 400


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NOTE:  This should give you a daily calorie level for weight loss, but should never be less than 1200 calories per day.
 

 

Last Update: June 25, 2004