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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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Interesting Facts:
v Carbohydrates, fats and proteins - three main sources of calories in our food.
v Due to the biological changes in the body, adolescents' caloric requirements are high.
v Proteins and carbohydrates give about four calories each per gram while fat gives nine calories.
v Calories get stored in the form of fat, when not consumed as fuel by the body.

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Member Comments ( 1 )
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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