Make the Right Choice

These tools are here to help you with establishing balance in your eating and exercise habits. It is advised that you consult your physician or registered dietitian before starting any diet or exercise program.

Weight Control

How many calories do you need per day? This is the same as asking how much fuel do you need in a day to make your body run efficiently and healthy. Everyone is different based on age, gender, activity level, health status and genetic factors. This is a tool that will give you a starting point to know how many calories you need in a day. This tool only works for healthy adults. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have an illness or under the age of 18 years old, see your physician or a registered dietitian to determine your calorie needs.

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Height Ft. In.
Weight lbs.
Age yrs.
sex male    female
Activity Level Sedentary: Less than 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity
Low active: 30 to 60 minutes a day of moderate physical activity
Active: 60 or more minutes a day of moderate physical activity
Estimate of your calorie Needs to Maintain Weight: calories Needed

If you wish to lose weight, You should consume less than calories to lose 1 pound per week.