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​Calories Needed Each Day for Women and Girls
​Age
2 - 3 years
4 - 8 years
9 - 13 years
14 -18 years
19 - 30 years
31 - 50 years
51 years and older
​Not Active
1,000 - 1,200 calories
1,200 - 1,400 calories
1,400 - 1,600 calories
1,800 calories
1,800 - 2,000 calories
1,800 calories
1,600 calories
​Somewhat Active
1,000 - 1,400 calories
1,400 - 1,600 calories
1,600 - 2,000 calories 
2,000 calories
2,000 - 2,200 calories
2,000 calories 
1,800 calories 
​Very Active
1,000 - 1,400 calories
1,400 - 1,800 calories
1,800 - 2,200 calories
2,400 calories
2,400 calories
2,200 calories 
2,000 - 2,200 calories

​Calories Needed Each Day for Boys and Men
Age
2 - 3 years
4 - 8 years
9 - 13 years
14 -18 years
19 - 30 years
31 - 50 years
51 years and older
​Not Active
1,000 - 1,200 calories
1,200 - 1,400 calories
1,600 - 2,000 calories
2,000 - 2,400 calories
2,400 - 2,600 calories
2,200 - 2,400 calories
2,000 - 2,200 calores
​Somewhat Active
1,000 - 1,400 calories
1,400 - 1,600 calories
1,800 - 2,200 calories
2,400 - 2,800 calories
2,600 - 2,800 calories
2,400 - 2,600 calories
2,200 - 2,400 calories
​Very Active
1,000 - 1,400 calories
1,600 - 2,000 calories
2,000 - 2,600 calories
2,800 - 3,200 calories
3,000 calories
2,800 - 3,000 calories
2,400 - 2,800 calores


Information Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute ​

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​Husky Nutrition Programs at UConn Health
195 Farmington Avenue, MC 6030
Farmington, CT 06032
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​This information was funded by the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.
 
SNAP helps low-income people buy nutritious food for a better diet. To get more information contact the CT Department of Social Services at 1 855 626-6632 or www.CT.gov/dss.
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    • Breads and Muffins
    • Desserts
    • Dips and Salsas
    • Drinks and Smoothies
    • Meatless Meals
    • Meals with Meat
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups and Stews
    • Sodium Free Spice Blends
    • Recetas
  • Farmers Markets
    • CT Crop Calendar
    • Using SNAP/EBT at Farmers' Markets
  • Education
    • Healthy Eating >
      • MyPlate
      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
      • Added Sugar
      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
      • What is "enough" fruits and vegetables
      • Recipe Videos
    • Healthy Shopping on a Budget >
      • What Can $16 Buy?
      • Budget Pantry
    • Diabetes >
      • Healthy Eating with Diabetes
      • "Diabetes-Friendly" Recipe Guide
    • Heart Health
    • Exercise Tips
    • Water First for Your Thirst
  • SNAP4CT Blog
  • Resources
    • DSS Offices and SNAP Help
    • Community Resources >
      • Free Health Events in CT
      • Organizations
      • Healthy Food Pantry Donations
    • SNAP-Ed Events Calendar
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    • Contact
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