Sedentary
1,398kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,602kcal
Moderately active
1,806kcal
Very active
2,010kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 65 − 161 = 1,165
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 65-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,289 | 1,477 | 1,665 | 1,853 |
| 140 lb | 1,398 | 1,602 | 1,806 | 2,010 |
| 160 lb | 1,507 | 1,727 | 1,946 | 2,166 |
| 180 lb | 1,616 | 1,851 | 2,087 | 2,323 |
| 200 lb | 1,725 | 1,976 | 2,228 | 2,479 |
| 220 lb | 1,833 | 2,101 | 2,368 | 2,636 |
| 240 lb | 1,942 | 2,226 | 2,509 | 2,792 |
| 260 lb | 2,051 | 2,350 | 2,649 | 2,949 |
Calories to lose weight at 65
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,227 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,352 |
| 160 lb | 1,227 | 1,477 |
| 180 lb | 1,351 | 1,601 |
| 200 lb | 1,476 | 1,726 |
| 220 lb | 1,601 | 1,851 |
| 240 lb | 1,726 | 1,976 |
| 260 lb | 1,850 | 2,100 |
Lightly active. Never below 1,200 kcal without medical supervision.
How age changes it
Each extra decade lowers resting burn by about 50 calories in the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, all else equal. Muscle matters more: strength training and enough protein help keep your burn up as you age.
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Common questions
How many calories should a 65-year-old woman eat?
About 1,398 to 1,806 a day at 140 lb, depending on activity, to maintain weight. Your weight and height shift it; see the table.
How many calories should a 65-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,200 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.