Sedentary
1,368kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,568kcal
Moderately active
1,767kcal
Very active
1,967kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 70 − 161 = 1,140
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 70-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,259 | 1,443 | 1,626 | 1,810 |
| 140 lb | 1,368 | 1,568 | 1,767 | 1,967 |
| 160 lb | 1,477 | 1,692 | 1,908 | 2,123 |
| 180 lb | 1,586 | 1,817 | 2,048 | 2,280 |
| 200 lb | 1,695 | 1,942 | 2,189 | 2,436 |
| 220 lb | 1,803 | 2,066 | 2,329 | 2,593 |
| 240 lb | 1,912 | 2,191 | 2,470 | 2,749 |
| 260 lb | 2,021 | 2,316 | 2,611 | 2,905 |
Calories to lose weight at 70
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,318 |
| 160 lb | 1,200 | 1,442 |
| 180 lb | 1,317 | 1,567 |
| 200 lb | 1,442 | 1,692 |
| 220 lb | 1,566 | 1,816 |
| 240 lb | 1,691 | 1,941 |
| 260 lb | 1,816 | 2,066 |
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 70-year-old woman eat?
About 1,368 to 1,767 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 70-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.