How Many Calories Do You Need?

Choose one of the following guides to help you know how many calories or how many nutrients you need every day.

 Calories

Calculate the number of calories you need to maintain, lose or gain weight.

Calorie Calculator for Men

Calorie Calculator for Women

Food Group Servings

Find the number of servings you need every day from each food group. There's also tips on serving size information and healthy food sources too.

Food Groups for Men

Food Groups for Women

Nutrient RDAs

Look up the recommended daily amounts for vitamins and minerals.

Nutrient RDAs for Men

Nutrient RDAs for Women
 
If you have any medical conditions, are pregnant or nursing, please speak to your doctor before changing your diet or starting an exercise program.

Keeping Track

In order to track your calories and nutrition, you can download and print out my food diary sheets, or you can join Calorie Count, where you can track your diet, your physical activity, get help with recipes and join a huge community of people interested in healthy foods and weight management.

By Shereen Jegtvig