Caloric Requirement
The caloric requirement varies with age, gender and physical activity. Beyond 60 years of age a 10% decreases from the total caloric requirement.
Recommended Calories:
Group | Particulars | Calories (kcal.) |
Man | Sedentary work Moderate work Heavy work | 2350 2700 3200 |
Woman | Sedentary work Moderate work Heavy work Pregnancy Lactation(0-6 months) Lactation (6-12 months) | 1800 2100 2450 +300(+ sign indicates +550 additional requirements +400 to the normal value) |
Infants | 0-6 months 6-12 months | 118/kg. 108/kg. |
Children | 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-9 years | 1125 1600 1925 |
Boys | 10-12 years 13-15 years 16-18 years | 2150 2400 2600 |
Girls | 10-12 years 13-15 years 16-18 years | 1950 2050 2050 |