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The number of calories per day for a child depends on their age, their level of activity, their body weight, and whether they want to

  • gain weight
  • maintain weight
  • lose weight

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There is no exact number. The amount of calories needed daily vaires based on a number of facts, like gender, age, activity level, what type of foods are being eaten, metabolism, body type, weight, and many other factors.

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GenderAge (years)SedentarybModerately ActivecActivedChild2-31,0001,000-1,4001,000-1,400Female4-8

9-13

14-18

19-30

31-50

51+1,200

1,600

1,800

2,000

1,800

1,6001,400-1,600

1,600-2,000

2,000

2,000-2,200

2,000

1,8001,400-1,800

1,800-2,200

2,400

2,400

2,200

2,000-2,200Male4-8

9-13

14-18

19-30

31-50

51+1,400

1,800

2,200

2,400

2,200

2,0001,400-1,600

1,800-2,200

2,400-2,800

2,600-2,800

2,400-2,600

2,200-2,4001,600-2,000

2,000-2,600

2,800-3,200

3,000

2,800-3,000

2,400-2,800

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Kids should get anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 calories per day, with plenty of exercise.

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a good amount would be from 1500 to 2000

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1,500

at the most :D

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