I'm assuming that you are far from falling into the reigns of an eating disorder or distorted self-image perception, and that you are instead focused on making sure you maintain your weight, or perhaps shed some (if necessary, that is, your BMI, Body Mass Index, is 25+) if necesssary. Whatever steps to be taken should be done in a healthy manner, otherwise your body will take a toll: physically, mentally, psychologically but more importantly for your future state of health and wellness: internally. So you'd like to know the normal amount of calories for a thirteen to fifteen year old. There really is no definitive answer to this: calories are simply units of energy, and, to know the general amount of calories you need to consume means you must know how much energy you are expending. Are you active? Participate in sports? If so, you'd need to increase your caloric intake... however, if you're sedentary, (you don't participate in exercise), obviously your caloric intake levels will be vastly contrasting with a more physically rigorous person. What gives you a general idea of the calories you need is an instrument called a BMR Calculator. If you go to any search engine type in "BMR Calculator" or "Basal Metabolic Rate" Calculator, and the search will return many inquiries.. click on any one and once you've reached the page enter the information (your height, gender and for some activity level) the calculator inquiries. This will then result in an estimation of your "normal" calorie needs. So there you go. Pretty simple. But, hey, the best indicator of your normal calorie needs isn't a calculator, from a physician, nutritionist or is the result of research.. it's your body. When your body needs calories you will feel hungry! And a state of hunger doesn't require emptiness, it's your stomach growling. That's the most simple and effective communication into getting the amount of calories you truly need. So listen to your stomach, and when you are satisfied (not in a state of pain, your stomach is no longer growling), you stop. That's the best way.
To view examples of the calories per day, see the Related Question.
Here are examples with guidelines for weight loss or weight maintenance. It depends on your body weight, body composition, level of activity, and health status. It also depends on whether you want to:
If in doubt, consult with your physician. As we do not know your health status, general guidelines are given.
CALORIE COUNTS to maintain weight (then we move on to weight loss):
Teenage females to maintain weight (for weight loss suggestions see further down the page.)
Teenage males to maintain weight (for weight loss suggestions see further down the page.)
For the free fruit and vegetable calorie charts that are used as daily guides for either weight loss or weight maintenance, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Sources and Related Links. If you eat more calories than you burn, you may gain weight. Teenagers (sometimes) need more calories than adults of the same size if still growing or very active.
In addition, where your calories come from is crucial.For either good health, weight loss, or weight maintenance, avoid getting your calories from refined processed carbohydrates.Strictly limit refined processed carbohydrates (apart from the occasional treat). Refined processed carbohydrates are a major cause of weight gain, excess stomach fat, insulin resistance, obesity, Heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 Diabetes, and many diet related diseases. If you are unsure what these foods are, you will find a list of high calorie refined processed carbohydrates further down this page, listed under Sources and Related Links.
FOR WEIGHT LOSS
If you need to lose weight subtract 300, and no more than 500 calories initially, and engage in regular cardio exercise or cardio activities. If you record how many calories you consume per day it is easier to determine how many calories you actually need.
In addition, cut out refined processed carbohydrates (apart from the occasional treat). As stated earlier in this answer, refined processed carbohydrates are high calorie foods and a major cause of weight gain, excess stomach fat, obesity, and many other diet related diseases. You will find a list of refined processed carbohydrates further down this page, listed under Sources and Related Links.
Plus, use the free vegetable and fruit calorie charts as your daily guides (see Sources and Related Links). In addition, regular cardio exercise, such as cardio walking, is excellent for health or fat loss. Cardio exercise can be such things as brisk walking, jogging, running, cross country skiing, etc.
So, for the free charts and lists to get you started --
simply use the live links listed below in the "Sources and Related Links" section.
about 1880 a 11 year old boy needs 4000 calories means you should take 1 kg of wheat and fibre to ensure u stay healthy. prune juice also helps
It depends on your weight level of activity and height. However the healthy amount of calories for a teen on average is about 1700-2200 so I am going to say no.
1,500 a day. According to an article in Women's Health where she was asked about her food choices and how she stays fit!
i think 2 or 3 a day he should stop
The typical calorie consumption is 1,600- 1,800. Yet, consult your doctor if you are of different needs or just to make sure. :) Hi! I'm new here but actually specialize in health! The calorie consumption should be about 1700 but it could be more or less depending on how heavy or talk the woman is. And her type of build. I recommend getting the app: My Fitness Pal for about 5 min because you input your age, weight, and height and it tells you how much your calorie consumption should be.
1,000,000 calories a day you a hole
Either 2000 or 2500.
on average a teenager should eat about 2,000 to 3,000 calories a day.
Teenagers are supposed to have around 2000 calories and finishing the day under 900 your body registers it as starvation.
2000 calories per day is great
Not at all! You need at least 1200 calories a day to keep your body going!
Men should take in 2,700 calories per day. Women should take in 2,000 calories.
Calorie needs are often higher during the teenage years than any other time of life. During this period of rapid growth and development, boys require an average of 2,800 calories a day, while girls require an average of 2,200 calories a day. Below is a detailed list of calorie needs for teens by age, sex and activity level.
The amount of calories a 15-year-old teenage girl needs each day is dependent on her body weight and activity level. However, more often than not a teenager should take in approximately 1,800 - 2,400 calories a day.
2000 calories per day
at least 300 calories per day
At least 1,000 to 2,000 calories per day that you should eat.