Estimated caloric needs of women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding

Age (years)	Sedentary* (calories/day)	Moderately active^¶ (calories/day)	Active^Δ (calories/day)
15 to 18	1800	2000	2400
19 to 25	2000	2200	2400
26 to 30	1800	2000	2400
31 to 50	1800	2000	2200
51 to 55	1600	1800	2200

These estimates are based on the Estimated Energy Requirements equations, using reference heights (average) and reference weights (healthy) for each age group. These estimates apply to women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding. Women who are breastfeeding need 300 to 400 additional calories per day.

* Sedentary means a lifestyle that includes only the physical activity of independent living.
¶ Moderately active means a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking about 1.5 to 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the activities of independent living.
Δ Active means a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking more than 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the activities of independent living.

Data from: United States Department of Agriculture and United States Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans: 2020-2025. 9th ed, December 2020. Available at: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf (Accessed on April 7, 2021).

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Estimated caloric needs of women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding