Sedentary
1,374kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,574kcal
Moderately active
1,775kcal
Very active
1,975kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 69 − 161 = 1,145
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 69-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,265 | 1,450 | 1,634 | 1,819 |
| 140 lb | 1,374 | 1,574 | 1,775 | 1,975 |
| 160 lb | 1,483 | 1,699 | 1,915 | 2,132 |
| 180 lb | 1,592 | 1,824 | 2,056 | 2,288 |
| 200 lb | 1,701 | 1,949 | 2,197 | 2,445 |
| 220 lb | 1,809 | 2,073 | 2,337 | 2,601 |
| 240 lb | 1,918 | 2,198 | 2,478 | 2,758 |
| 260 lb | 2,027 | 2,323 | 2,618 | 2,914 |
Calories to lose weight at 69
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,324 |
| 160 lb | 1,200 | 1,449 |
| 180 lb | 1,324 | 1,574 |
| 200 lb | 1,449 | 1,699 |
| 220 lb | 1,573 | 1,823 |
| 240 lb | 1,698 | 1,948 |
| 260 lb | 1,823 | 2,073 |
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 69-year-old woman eat?
About 1,374 to 1,775 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 69-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.