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Daily Calorie Requirements

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Medindia Calorie Calculator helps in calculating Daily Average Calorie needs of individuals. This calculator would be of immense use to those intending to shed weight. The calculator uses the Harris-Benedict Formula.
Daily Calorie Requirements
Calorie requirements can vary depending on the lifestyle. A sedentary lifestyle (e.g. Office desk work) would require less calories as compared to an Athlete. This calculator indicates an approximate calorie requirement for a person having a normal lifestyle.
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   Sex* Male Female
   Weight*  Kgs
   Height* Cms
   Age* Years
   Activity*
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A few interesting facts

1.Carbohydrates, fats and proteins - three main sources of calories in our food.

2.Calorie requirement depends upon the body weight, age and occupation of a person.

3.Calories get stored in the form of fat, when not consumed as fuel by the body.

4.Proteins and carbohydrates give about four calories each per gram while fat gives nine calories.


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very interesting. its very easy calculator but what about the other factors like thermal factor, injury factor or infection?
(Posted by shery, Pakistan Date : 9/9/2011 )
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