In order to eat fewer calories than you need, you have to determine how many calories you actually need. Adults can calculate their approximate energy needs using the following formula:
A. Body weight multiplied by 12 (for men) or 11 (for women) e.g., 150 lbs. x 12 = 1800
B. Activity One third body weight multiplied by the number of hours you don't sleep, typically 16 hours 150 lbs. x 1/3 = 50 x 16 = 800
C. Required Calories A + B 1800 + 800 = 2600
Thus, we determine that a 150-pound man requires approximately 2600 calories per day. The "Basal Metabolic Rate" is the number of calories a man of that weight would burn just to keep the heart beating, the lungs pumping, etc. You would just burn your basal metabolic rate worth of calories if you slept all day. Thus the "Activity" calculation is approximately the amount of calories a person would expend by spending his or her whole day sitting around. If you are engaging in activities other than sitting all day, you can increase your activity hours by the number of hours you are actually active.
Adult females can calculate their approximate energy needs using the same formula, except that the "Basal Metabolic Rate" is determined by multiplying body weight times 11 instead of 12. Children and teenagers require more calories by body weight, but the amount varies by age and by individual child. It is best to consult a physician before altering a child's diet, however activity and exercise increases won't hurt the average youth of today.
Beverley Brooke, Editor of health & finesse - Free health, diet and fitness articles and weekly newsletters
Airbnb cleaning service Arlington Heights ..It is always amazing to me when I find a... Read More
What is the Atkins diet and how can it help... Read More
Media coverage of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has incited... Read More
Finding simple ways to reduce my waistline is always a... Read More
In parts 1-4 of this series of articles titled "Take... Read More
After WLS we must concentrate on eating nutrient rich food.... Read More
Most people understand that it is wise to limit the... Read More
What ancient tribes and people of the Amazon have known... Read More
Headlines:Nearly a quarter of American adults just got diagnosed with... Read More
Understanding What a Low Cholesterol Diet isBasically, in order to... Read More
The word 'homeostasis' is made up of two Greek words:... Read More
Health food or heart attack on a plate? Eggs had... Read More
Heart disease results when plaque builds up inside the arterial... Read More
The secret of success is knowing how to deal with... Read More
"To eat an apple before going to bed will make... Read More
It slows ageing, promotes healthy vision, has anti-cancer properties, increases... Read More
DeathDeath. Why it happens? Why do we die? Why do... Read More
In parts 1-6 of this series of articles titled "Take... Read More
For those of us that understand nutrition and it's importance... Read More
Constipation is the passing of dry, hard faeces fewer than... Read More
We all need fat in our diet on a daily... Read More
Do you allow pleasure from food? Are your senses throughly... Read More
You really are what you eat. You are also very... Read More
Arthritis - if you suffer from this illness, I don't... Read More
Liquid vitamin mineralThe liquid vitamin mineral dietary supplement is a... Read More
reliable maid service Winnetka ..The Benefits of SnackingYou may feel regretful about snacking, but... Read More
Post nasal drip is a sensation of mucous build up... Read More
The importance of protein in a healthy diet is well... Read More
Every where you look you see articles or news or... Read More
Salt does Not Cause High Blood Pressure. Some things you... Read More
ABC News has recently focused on the possible anti-aging benefits... Read More
I confess: I'm completely addicted to Pringles. My determination weakens... Read More
How To Have A Healthy ThanksgivingEnd of the year holidays... Read More
We sometimes hear about ways that we can take care... Read More
The makers of Bumble Bee Tuna generated some buzz today... Read More
Are there any benefits to be obtained from drinking water... Read More
The American Heart Association recommends that you eat a variety... Read More
If you have high cholesterol, the American Heart Association's low-cholesterol,... Read More
The importance of protein in diet has been clearly established... Read More
Salt was used long before recorded history began. One of... Read More
I first learned of Milk Soy Protein Intolerance (MSPI) in... Read More
Do you allow pleasure from food? Are your senses throughly... Read More
Water is a vitally important component of any valuable and... Read More
Scandinavian fishermen are a healthy bunch. It had long been... Read More
Most of us are "regular" people. We don't eat the... Read More
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a dangerous condition that can... Read More
The old clich? that you are what you eat is... Read More
Much controversy and argument surrounds the idea that food may... Read More
Are you concerned about taking care of your body before... Read More
Step 1: Eat five to ten servings per day of... Read More
Nutrition |