How much calories should a teen eat a day?

Answer 1

The number of calories you should eat each day depends on several factors, including gender, age, height, sex, amount of exercise and overall health. A physically active 18 year old boy requires considerably more calories than a 5ft 2ins 14 year old girl who does not exercise. The basic breakdown is calories = weight if you are simply existing in life. So if you eat 1200 calories a day you will weigh 120lbs. Now if you add exercise to the equation you would need to add more calories to maintain the weight. If you are concerned the best course is to see a Nutritionist or your doctor.

Answer 2

On average for a moderately active male aged between 14 and 28 their calorie intake for an average day should be between 2400 and 2800 for a moderately active female aged between those ages, it should be around 2000.

This is by no means something you should stick firmly to, as calorie intake differs from person to person.

Answer 3

They Say the maximum amount of calories for a man is 2500 and a woman 2100 , however if your trying to stay fit just stick to about 1800. Lower Calories and good training can lead to an excellent body.

Answer 4

The information below was extracted from livestrong.com

The recommended calorie intake for teenagers varies based on sex and activity level. Girls between the ages of 14 and 18 should get 1,800 to 2,400 calories a day, while boys in the same age range should consume between 2,000 and 3,200 calories. Teenagers with a lower activity level should consume an amount closer to the low side of the range, while those participating in regular activities, such as sports, should get more calories.

Answer 5

low amounts of exercise: 1452 median amounts of exercise: 1694 high amounts of exercise: 2420

Answer 6

get your weight and times that by "11" thats the amount of calories you should be eating daily. if you exercise, then the calorie intake should be greater.