Question 1

how many calories should i eat in a day i weigh 191lbs.?

Accepted Answer

It depends on BMR: It depends on your bmr, that is the number of calories you burn daily with your daily activities.And that is the number of calories you need to replace by eating and drinking
you can find the formula on line how to calculate your BMR from the web
bmr(basal metabolic rate)is the calories your body needs if there is no activity.If you add cals burnt by activity, it gives you the number calories/day.

Question 2

how many calories should i eat a day to lose 5 pounds. i'm 5'6 & weigh 140?

Accepted Answer

500kcal: We estimate that it takes an extra 3, 500kcal intake above output to gain a pound of weight. Conversely, you need to burn 3, 500kcal beyond what's consumed to lose weight. On a daily basis, you're looking at 500kcal difference to lose a pound a week. That doesn't mean starve but rather a combination of less in and more out.

Question 3

how much should a 5 ft 6 12 year old weigh? and how many calories should i eat a day?

Accepted Answer

Body Mass Index: For adult healthy weight using BMI calculator a 5 ft 6 adult should weight between 112 lb and 154 lb . That is equivalent to BMI of 18.5 to 25 (healthy BMI).
Daily calories calculation is more complex. It depends on many factor: age, sex, activities level. Many website can provide you with the answer.

Question 4

hi i'm 24 years old 5'1 and i weigh 162 i want to weigh 120 how many calories should i eat  a day to lose my weight?

Accepted Answer

Reduce calories slow: You can only lose weight if you burn more calories than you consume. So cut out calories gradually but persistently every day down to minimum. Over a period of one month you should be able to lose 4-6 pounds...So it will take you about one year to lose the extra weight. You should also reduce meats and sugars in your diet and go with fruits and veggies and grains as your main diet.

Question 5

i would like to know how to slowly and healthy gain weight and how many calories should i eat if im 174cm heigh and weigh 54.5 kg?

Accepted Answer

See Dr., then eat...: If one is truly underweight (based on height, family background, and body type), a Dr. can evaluate for a hormonal, digestive, or other disorder. If no medical cause is found, then one can add weight by eating more calories of nutritious foods, while also doing weight-training to increase muscle. Proteins: egg white, chicken breast, salmon, ...  Better fats: olive oil, peanuts, almonds, tofu, ....

Question 6

i'm 5'3", female, 31 years old, i weigh 182 lbs. ... i need help losing weight..how many calories should i eat a day to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

David L. Katz, MD: Please take a look at books by david l. Katz, md.  He uses an holistic approach to weight management and overall health.  There are so many diets out there; the one you can stick to and slowly decrease weight is best.  Dr. Katz can provide good info for you.  The very best to you.   Please see your doc first and consider a low carb food plan.

Question 7

i am a sedentary 14 year old girl weighing 131 at 5'4. how many calories should i eat to get to 120 pounds and then to maintain the 120 pounds?

Accepted Answer

Weight change: You are presently at  about 60 %ile ht, 80%ile wt, and 81%ile BMI. You want to loose 11 pounds over a time frame of 6 years. I don't know what you like to eat but I would suggest you keep an accurate diary of your food and caloric intake over the next week or two. Make it contemporaneously, NOT at the end of the day. Then speak to a nutritionist. You will succeed!!

Question 8

i'm 16 years old male and i weigh 125 lbs. although i eat about 4000 calories per day, i swim competively for 5 months every yr. how do i gain weight?

Accepted Answer

NORMAL WEIGHT: Your weight is almost 50th percentile and that is normal. You have enough food and exerise. You will only gain weight if you exercise less.

Question 9

how many calories should someone eat if they are 5'4 tall and weigh 115 pounds?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age: How many calories you eat depends on your age and activity level. Here is a chart for you from the NIH:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/healthy-weight-basics/balance.htm
You should concentrate on eating a healthy diet and exercising every day. Here is a link to information on a healthy diet. Try to stick to your diet and exercise every day.http://tinyurl.com/qf7faaz

Question 10

how many calories per day should i eat to lose 2 pounds a week? i weigh 184 and need to lose 60 pounds.

Accepted Answer

3500CALS/1LB: It depends on how many calories you need to maintain your present weight.It can be calculated by your weight and height which we can use to calculate your bmr(basal metabolic rate) add to it cals burnt by your daily activitirs and exercises etc.That gives the number of cals you need to maintain your weight
you need to be negative 7000 cals per week to loose 2 lbs a week.

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Hi i'm 24 years old 5'1 and i weigh 162 i want to weigh 120 how many calories should i eat a day to lose my weight?

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I would like to know how to slowly and healthy gain weight and how many calories should i eat if im 174cm heigh and weigh 54.5 kg?

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I'm 5'3", female, 31 years old, i weigh 182 lbs. ... i need help losing weight..how many calories should i eat a day to lose weight?

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I am a sedentary 14 year old girl weighing 131 at 5'4. how many calories should i eat to get to 120 pounds and then to maintain the 120 pounds?

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I'm 16 years old male and i weigh 125 lbs. although i eat about 4000 calories per day, i swim competively for 5 months every yr. how do i gain weight?

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How many calories should someone eat if they are 5'4 tall and weigh 115 pounds?

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