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Are vitamins and minerals needs based on caloric intake?

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How many calories should you eat per day if you were 21?

Caloric intake isn't based on age it is based on weight and activity level


What should be the ideal calorie intake for a person with weight 69 kgs and height 5 feet 6 inches?

The ideal caloric intake can't be based on height and weight alone. Activity level (caloric expenditure) must be considered.


How much calories are women meant to take?

Caloric intake is different for different people, based on their age and their metabolism.


What should the caloric intake of a male be?

For male weight maintenance, easiest rule is your bodyweight (in pounds) x 10. Therefore 150 lbs = 1,500 calories. The caloric intake of any individual is dependent on many factors. Your age, natural resting metabolism, body composition and activity level will all affect your ideal caloric intake. Therefore there is no general rule in determining your caloric intake. The link below provides an estimate based on some of the factors mentioned above.


How are cats fat?

Cats gain and lose weight for the same reasons that humans do. It's based on their caloric intake and their metabolism.


What is the relationship between energy balance and a healthy weight?

Energy balance is based upon dietary/caloric intake and metabolism. Healthy weight can be based on values based on height and weight, such as the body mass index (BMI). Insufficient caloric intake can result in starvation mode, where despite less food consumed the body may gain weight, and slow metabolism. Energy balance requires the body meeting its needed caloric intake, while being exercised for cardiovascular health, and to maintain/grow lean muscle mass.


What are vitamins and minerals examples of?

Vitamins and minerals are examples of good sources of nutrients to feed your body. Vitamins are organic (based on living organisms such as plants) and minerals are inorganic (can be found in rocks,water etc... such as salt) however plants can have mineral compounds within them. Common Vitamins are A, the B complexes, C, D, E, and K. Some minerals are calcium, copper, iron, potassium, and zinc.


Im 13 weigh 51kg and am 153cm heigh what should your daily calorie intake be?

The average recommended caloric intake for the average 13 year old female is 2106. For a male, it is 2234. These figures are based on weight maintenance with moderate activity. Any question relating to dieting or caloric intake should be discussed with a doctor as there are many factors to consider.


What happens to your body if you have too little minerals?

Your body needs Vitamins and Minerals EVERYDAY. If you lack Vitamins and Minerals, it will NOT protect your immune system from toxics and bacteria/viruses and your mitochondria will die on you. SO EAT YOUR VITAMINS AND MINERALS.


How is food budget determined?

It depends on your nutritional needs based on how quickly your body metabolizes and the kind of diet you want, but generally: 45% of your caloric intake should be from carbs, 30% protein, and 25% fat, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Is there a table showing heights age and sex for healthy caloric intake?

Yes, there are some online that list the calorie requirements based on a person's age, height, activity level, sex and desired weight.


How many calories do you need to maintain 110 pounds?

Each person is different based on metabolism, daily activity, and other factors. When you are stable at 110 lbs, then your daily caloric intake is what is needed to maintain.