Calorie Calculator
How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight?
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First published: 11.Oct.2018
How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day to Lose Weight?
The great question many of our readers ask, is How do I calculate how many calories to eat to lose weight?. This page will answer that question.
To lose weight you have to know how many calories your body requires and then define a calorie deficit to reduce your caloric intake and start to lose weight. All weight loss programs should also include physical activity.
This online calorie calculator tool is easy to use and will give you your calorie goal to lose weight based on your age, height, sex, and level of physical activity.
References and Further Reading
(1) K.M. Corby et al., (2016). Effect of Calorie Restriction on Mood, Quality of Life, Sleep, and Sexual Function in Healthy Nonobese Adults The CALERIE 2 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 Jun 1; 176(6): 743-752. DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.1189
(2) Jaime K, Mank V., (2024). Risks Associated With Excessive Weight Loss. [Updated 2024 Feb 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan
(3) Kim JY., (2021). Optimal Diet Strategies for Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance. J Obes Metab Syndr. 2021 Mar 30;30(1):20-31. doi: 10.7570/jomes20065. PMID: 33107442
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Diet Calorie Calculator, A. Whittall
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