Is 2000 calories a day right for everyones body type?
826011
OK all those boring inservices get to pay off,\nevery body has different needs depending on you body you may need 1500, 2000 or even more. If you go to \nmypyramid.com and you will be giving some options and can answer questions about your body, activity level, eating habits, age and weight. this are all factors. It will tell you how much of each type of foods you need, the food pyramid has changed alot in the last two-three years.\n\nhttp://mypyramid.com
475772
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'
536440
2000 if you want to maintain your body. However, this includes some sort of fitness regimen. 1800 or less to lose some weight. But don't go down below 1500, it's not very healthy or pleasant:)
487957
Umm. If you're on a REAL diet, I'd say limit yourself to 1000 cals/day. If you're dieting to lose only a few pounds, try 1500. Of course, it all depends. The national average for which all foods are based on is 2000 cal/day. Kids/teens are recommended to eat even 3000+. I am a teenage male, and I eat no more than 2000. I am not on a diet, but I can function fine on 1500 cal/day, and there's no need for me to pig out. =D But please BE CAREFUL! Don't over-do it. If you stick with your plan for all week, give yourself a treat on Friday. =) That's how a lot of my friends diet. It gives them motivation. Good luck!\n\n***SORRY, I THOUGHT YOU SAID CALORIES, NOT CARBS. AT ANY RATE, CALORIE COUNTING WILL GET YOU FURTHER IN THE LONG RUN.***
1126607
I know the average for adults is 6500KJoules but you would need to convert that to calories sorry! Its called something like the "energy of basal metabolism" if its just the basic needed to keep a person alive so if you search for that you can find what it would be for women.
426125
recommending 800-1000 cals a day, could potentially  be very dangerous for some people so, perhaps you shouldn't recommend it?\nhowever, cutting down on your sugar and cals ( to no less than 1400 cals) and increasing your excercise levels is a great idea. well done!
870543
Don't eat more calories a day than your body can burn off. Say for example, your body burns about 1200 a day, eat no more than 1200 calories a day. But it depends on your level of activity on a daily basis. Mine is 2000. I work at a computer and have minimal activity, so its pretty low. So find out what yours is and dont go over.
286521
you need to consume 500calories LESS than what it would take to maintain your boday weight, every day, to lose weight. a Rough estimate for your daily caloric need is 15xbody weight in lbs. For example, if you weigh 150 lbs, you need to consume 2250 calories a day to maintain your body weight per day & you'd need to consume 1750 calories a day to lose weight. Of course, this is a rough estimate & it will defer based on your activity level.
1014550
You use almost exactly 15 calories per pound per day.  This is a really good estimate for you.\n\nIf you're very very active, maybe almost 20.\n\nIf you're a complete, and I mean complete, couch potato, about 10.
494116
You should consume 11, 800 kJ if you are active. Which is 2809 calories. 2,000 if you are inactive.
695649
Men should consume 2000 calories a day.
1045182
Go see either a nutritionist or a good trainer. If you are pleased with your weight...and able to maintain it...then caloric intake is fine. It all depends though upon your exercise level. In Ironman training...I am eating 6000+ calories a day...when in normal mode...it might be 3000 or so. It all depends on what I am doing. If 112 seems "good" for your health...and you are running 25ish and playing some tennis, then that seems good. But, if you want to be, or need to be, 120ish...then of course your calorie intake isn't enough. I would say go talk to someone in the field if you are really concerned.
544614
An average woman needs about 1800-2000 calories per day to maintain her weight. To lose an average of a pound per week, consume about 500 less calories per day than you are now.\nKeep a food journal to track current food consumption and see where you can trim down. Read food labels and always choose the lighter version. Every calorie counts!
612977
I'm pretty sure the suggested daily requirement on a 2000 calorie diet is about 40-50g, if it's not that then it's 40-50mg. I can't remember if protein is normally measured in grams or miligrams. :-D
162049
That's going to vary from person to person.  The fact that they don't exercise is going to decrease the ideal amount of calories.  The US likes to think that 2000 to 2500 calories is ideal, but if you're weightlifting and doing aerobic exercise, you can eat 3000 calories and still lose weight.  It also depends what kind of calories you're eating.  Calories from fat take a longer time to burn, whereas simple sugars don't take as long.  But if they don't do much exercise during their standard day, I'd recommend 2000 calories.
793158
You need to eat somewhere between 1200 to 2000 calories.\n\n200 calories is only two granola bars and that is ridiculously unhealthy. EAT
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That depends on many variables such as your height, weight, activity level and goals.  Use this calculator to assess your BMR and AMR for your Daily Energy Requirement.  If your goal is to lose weight, consume no more than 300-500 calories below your DER.  If your goal is to gain weight, consume 300-500 calories above your DER.\n\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/bmr.html