How many calories should i eat a day
Daily caloric need
The daily caloric need varies from person to person. Sometimes, about 2000 calories are given to an adult, but maybe your needs more or less than that. This value is related to variable such as height, weight, gender, age, and activity status.
Three factors are taken into account when calculating your daily caloric need:
- Basal Metabolism Energy
- Physical activity status
- The amount of energy consumed for food digestion
Basal Metabolism Energy: The amount of energy requires to maintain vital functions while the body rests. This amount is equal to about 60% -70% of the calorie that received Daily caloric need and is spent on things like heart rate, breathing, liver function, keeping the body temperature. Men need higher basal metabolism energy than women.
Physical Activity Status: The physical activity status is an important input to account for daily caloric need. If you have an inactive lifestyle, or if you are working in a heavy job, your caloric need will change, it accounts including your weight.
The amount of energy consumed for food digestion: Energy is also needed to digest the food you eat and take it out of energy. This amount is equal to 10% of the amount of calories you get per day. These three factors affect your daily caloric need. So this value varies from person to person.