In order to maintain a stable body weight,
our energy intake should balance the energy output.The energy expenditure or the energy that is needed for our day-to-day living can be divided into
Resting energy expenditure and
energy spent on physical activity.Other minor sources of energy expenditure being being energy spent on metabolism of foods energy expended due to shivering[cold-induced thermogenesis]
The Resting energy expenditure can be calculated as
REE=900+10w[for males] and...
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REE=700+7w[for females].To calculate the total energy requirement REE is then adjusted according to the physical activity.[multiplying REE by 1.2 for sedentary,1.4 for moderately active and 1.8 for very active individuals.
The final value gives the total caloric needs of an individial.
The average daily energy intake is about 2800kcal/day for males and about 1800kcal/day for females,however this varies from country to country,body size,activity level etc.
For more information on this please consult your doctor or dietitian or you may post your question in the comment section.
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