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Uptodate Reference Title
Estimated caloric needs of women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Estimated caloric needs of women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Age (years)
Sedentary* (calories/day)
Moderately active¶ (calories/day)
ActiveΔ (calories/day)
15 to 18
1800
2000
2400
19 to 25
2000
2200
2400
26 to 30
1800
2000
2400
31 to 50
1800
2000
2200
51 to 55
1600
1800
2200
These estimates are based on the Estimated Energy Requirements equations, using reference heights (average) and reference weights (healthy) for each age group. These estimates apply to women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding. Women who are breastfeeding need 300 to 400 additional calories per day.
* Sedentary means a lifestyle that includes only the physical activity of independent living. ¶ Moderately active means a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking about 1.5 to 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the activities of independent living. Δ Active means a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking more than 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the activities of independent living.