Average Daily Calorie Intake Calculator

An average daily calorie intake calculator is a tool used to evaluate how much your body needs. Although there are recommendations for men, women and children, each individual has a specific requirement.

Online Calculators

These are available on the Internet. These calculators are free and can be found in many websites. You just have to use a search engine. When you find a site, enter the information requested.

The data required may vary. Most will ask for the age, gender and weight. Some sites allow you to specify the weight in kilos or pounds. The height in feet and inches is usually required as well.

To make the average daily calorie intake calculator more precise, the exercise level you do has to be determined. From the drop down list, choose 3 times a week, 4 times a week, every day, etc.

When you have filled in all the data, click “calculate”. Your daily needs will be displayed. These sites can also display the calories you have to eat to lose weight.

Other Health Calculators

Keep in mind that these calculators are for calories for women and men only. You will have to use a nutrient calculator to determine your fat, carbohydrates and protein.

A muscle or bulking calculator has to be used if you want to put on weight and muscles. A pregnancy calorie calculator is used to check how much weight gain is necessary for babies to be healthy.

Facts about Calories and Weight

One pound of fat is equivalent to 3,500 calories. This means reducing the calories by 500 everyday will result in a weight loss of one pound a week. However, reducing calories to this level suddenly can be difficult. You might weaken and feel other adverse effects.

Make sure you do not let your intake go below 1,000 calories below maintenance. If you do this, the muscle mass could deteriorate. As the muscle mass breaks down, fatigue will set in. Eventually the urge to consume large amounts of food will set in. This will lead to a cycle of extreme dieting and eating.

Health Advice

People with health problems should talk with their doctor before attempting any cutback in their calorie consumption.

Always remember that an average daily calorie intake calculator is a guideline only. Your level of activity and health status will have an effect on how much you can reduce without getting sick.