umm i already know where to find how much calories are in each food i eat (nutricion facts), but do you guys know total, how much should a 12 year old (me) consume every day?
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2,200 calories (approximately).\n\n"Older children, teen girls, active women, most mean\n\nCalories: 2,200\n\nFood Groups        \nGrain group**  9 \nVegetable group  4 \nFruit group  3 \nMilk, Yogurt and Cheese group  2 or 3*  \nMeat and Beans group  2, for a total of 6 ounces"\n\nGo here: http://fcs.tamu.edu/health/Health_Education_Rural_Outreach/Health_Hints/2004/january/childhood_overweight_part_2.php\n\nAlso check this out: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/MCE/Publications/PDFs/EB366.pdf#search='12%20year%20oldcalories'
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Here are some rough estimates for you based on your age, height and weight.  Your level of activity, build and other factors may affect these numbers. If you want more exact recommendations see a doctor or dietician.  If you want to start a diet or something you should see a doctor.  Your doctor would be better able to suggest things that are more tailored to you as an individual.  \n\nCalories about 3000/day\nProtein about 66grams/day\nFat about 100grams/day\nCarbohydrates about 459grams/day
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Eat 5-6 small meals a day and make sure that they 200 calories or less by looking at the Nutrition Fact on the Box. Stay away from Sodium, Sugar and Dairy. Take a calcium supplement. And, you will do just fine.
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1200 - 1500 caloric intake means that you consume that many calories in one day, whether you workout or not.
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My grandma chewed me out when I was going for 2nd Dr. Pepper when I was about your age.  She said never drink more than one a day.  I stuck with that for years.  Now I don't drink any.  \n\nLet's see, doing the math, 4 Dr. Peppers a day is about 600 calories that you don't really need.  That's over 1 pound of body weight each week.  \n\nI recommend cutting back to one Dr. Pepper/day for a month and see if that makes any difference. \n\nGood luck.
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http://www.calorie-count.com/\n\nIf you check out that site, it will give you a free account, with a number of calories you should eat to mantain your weight, the exact percent of protein/carbs/fat isn't all that important, the carbs should be about 50-60% fat low 20s and portein in the high 20s-30s. And the site will give you a pie chart of them, and keeps track of fiber and what not. And there's a message board if you need to ask questions or just want to talk. It has a database of foods and activities to keep track of everything you eat and do. And sooo much more. Check it out. :)
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Definitely!\n\nVisit mypyramid.gov to find out how many servings of various types you should be eating each day.  You can just remember what you have eaten, or print slips of paper for each day with a list of what to eat.\n\nConsumer Search reviews diet programs.\n\nConsumerSearch.com collects product reviews, summarizes them, and makes recommendations for more than 200 consumer products.\n\nhttp://www.ConsumerSearch.com\n\n\nTo loose weight: eat a balanced diet, eat less, and exercise more.\nTo keep the weight off, you should loose about 1 pound per week.\n\nHow much should you weigh?: http://www.dietitian.com/ibw/ibw.html\nhttp://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/setgoals.htm\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/weightcontrol.html\nhttp://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/index.htm\nhttp://www.mypyramid.gov/\nhttp://www.exrx.net/
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Hey, we are on the same page. I'm 5'3'' and I weigh 125. I used to weigh 107...so I need to lose 18 pounds. I know this sounds crazy.....but I lose weight by eating one meal a day. I'll snack on fruits and veggies only. Limit your calorie intake. Your body burns about 10 times your weight. So right now, your burn about 1,140 calories in a day. There are 3000 calories in a pound. Slowly cut back your intake. I lost 20 pounds in 2 1/2 months doing this. Try eating about 500 calories a day. then youll burn about 600 calories a day + whatever excercise you do. But always snack on healthy foods throughout the day or else your metabolism with slow. NO SODAS.FRIES.CANDY! limit your bread and pasta/rice intake as well.
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the new pyramid considers your age, gender, and daily excercise.  if you go to the source i put you can answer those three ?s and it will tell you about how much of the food groups that you need every day.
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If you email me, I will gladly give you a diet based on Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem. You can do it yourself at home. You won't need to measure anything or count calories. It is all already proportioned. It involves all food groups and is based on 1250 calories. Very healthy.  I have shared it with many askers on yahoo answers.\n\nModification:\nI got your request but your email link is "not verified" so the email won't go through.  Please contact me again and include your normal email address so I can get back in touch with you!
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This one is very comprehensive:\n\nwww.calorielab.com
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sweetheart, you are still growing, that's why.... you got a long way to go...now, as you get older, you may not be that fortunate to eat everything stay skinny.... it's because you are 13!!!!
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at your age i would say around 120..... don't be stupid and become anorexic...... eat smart and eat healthy and you are good to go.......... brain food is carbohydrates... so eat bread and eat potatoes and you will be ok
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yes. Its unhealthy for anyone to eat only one meal a day. You'll lack vitamins and all that good stuff... if u only eat one meal a day.  And u need all those vitamins.. your young and ur body is still growing. So.. please..take care of your body and eat more than one meal a day.
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Hey Dale Im in the same predicament I am 260 and Im only 5'8 so I need to loose about 120 pounds.  Now tomorrow I am going to begin with my diet which includes counting calories under 1200 a day but you just need to make sure you eat three healthy meals a day and dont waste them with stupid stuff like sweets or eating fast food. I dont know how much exercise you get a week but try to get some walking, jogging and if possible about 15 minutes of aerobics every other day.  Its good that you quit the soda now make sure drinking lots of water....Good luck maybe we can motivate each other Richtorres_2000 IM
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Depends on what your calorie uptake is. But for you, I would recommend 2,100 calories a day, but put more protein, vegetables, fruits and iron in those calories more than sugar, try to avoid sugar, maybe just have a small bar a day just to get rid of your sugar urge. Hope that helps sweetie. Ciao\n---Kat
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If you email me, I will gladly give you a diet based on Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem. You can do it yourself at home. You won't need to measure anything or count calories. It is all already proportioned. It involves all food groups and is based on 1250 calories. Very healthy.  I have shared it with many askers on yahoo answers.