The number of calories a woman should eat per day varies based on her age, activity level, size, and health goals. Here are general guidelines:
- For adult women aged 19 to 30 years, the recommended daily calorie intake ranges from about 1,800 to 2,400 calories.
- For women aged 31 to 60 years, the range is approximately 1,600 to 2,200 calories.
- For women over 60 years, the recommended intake is lower, about 1,600 to 2,000 calories per day.
These ranges account for differences in activity level, with more active women needing calories toward the higher end of the range, and less active women needing fewer calories
. To maintain weight, a woman should consume calories roughly equal to what she burns daily. For weight loss, she needs to create a calorie deficit by eating fewer calories than she uses. For weight gain, she should consume more calories than she burns
. A typical average figure often cited is about 2,000 calories per day for women, but this is a general estimate and individual needs vary widely depending on factors such as height, weight, metabolism, and physical activity
. In summary, a woman’s daily calorie needs generally fall between 1,600 and 2,400 calories, adjusted for age and activity level, with 2,000 calories often used as a standard average for maintenance
