Sedentary
1,380kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,581kcal
Moderately active
1,783kcal
Very active
1,984kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 68 − 161 = 1,150
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 68-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,271 | 1,457 | 1,642 | 1,827 |
| 140 lb | 1,380 | 1,581 | 1,783 | 1,984 |
| 160 lb | 1,489 | 1,706 | 1,923 | 2,140 |
| 180 lb | 1,598 | 1,831 | 2,064 | 2,297 |
| 200 lb | 1,707 | 1,956 | 2,204 | 2,453 |
| 220 lb | 1,815 | 2,080 | 2,345 | 2,610 |
| 240 lb | 1,924 | 2,205 | 2,486 | 2,766 |
| 260 lb | 2,033 | 2,330 | 2,626 | 2,923 |
Calories to lose weight at 68
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,207 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,331 |
| 160 lb | 1,206 | 1,456 |
| 180 lb | 1,331 | 1,581 |
| 200 lb | 1,456 | 1,706 |
| 220 lb | 1,580 | 1,830 |
| 240 lb | 1,705 | 1,955 |
| 260 lb | 1,830 | 2,080 |
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 68-year-old woman eat?
About 1,380 to 1,783 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 68-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.