How many calories should someone consume a day?

Answer 1

The average/healthy calorie consumtion is about 2000 cals. If you are wanting to lose weight you should go to at least 1700 cals, but no lower than 1500. Otherwise, your body may go into starvation mode and it will have the opposite effect.

Answer 2

It depends on the person. Some factors that contribute ot it are age, gender, height, weight, muscle mass, activity level, metabolism, and many other factors. Most people fall between the need of 1,500 to 2,000 calories a day, though.

Answer 3

The amount of recommended calories per day varies depending on age, gender, height, weight, and level of activity. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, the daily calorie intake for adult women should be between 1,600 and 2,400, depending on level of activity. For adult men it ranges from 2,000 to 3,000 a day.

The more active you are, the more calories are needed per day.

Answer 4

for a child - 1200 to 1500

teen - 1500 to 2000

adult - 2000 to 2500

Answer 5

It varies a little based on gender, age, weight, height, activity level, and a few other factors, but on average an adult should be eating about 1,800 to 2,000 calories a day.

Answer 6

between 2500-3000 calories a day to burn off normal daily activities

Answer 7

It depends on your activity level and your desired weight.