The table below shows the calorie requirement for men (65kg) and women (55kg) engaging in light activity jobs such as office worker, indoor sales person, homemaker etc.
Age
Physical
Activity
Men
Women
Energy
Need (Cal)
Total
Fat (g)
Energy
Need (Cal)
Total
Fat (g)
18 -29
Light
Moderate
Heavy
2160
2400
2740
60
66
76
1740
1940
2040
48
54
56
30 -59
Light
Moderate
Heavy
2060
2280
2620
57
63
73
1700
1900
1990
47
53
55
>60
Light
Moderate
Heavy
1910
2120
2430
53
58
68
1640
1830
1990
46
51
55
Intensity of Physical Activities
Light Activity – walking slowly (strolling), mild stretching, sitting and playing with children or light cleaning
Moderate Activity – brisk [...]
