Sedentary
1,362kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,561kcal
Moderately active
1,759kcal
Very active
1,958kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 71 − 161 = 1,135
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 71-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,253 | 1,436 | 1,619 | 1,801 |
| 140 lb | 1,362 | 1,561 | 1,759 | 1,958 |
| 160 lb | 1,471 | 1,685 | 1,900 | 2,114 |
| 180 lb | 1,580 | 1,810 | 2,041 | 2,271 |
| 200 lb | 1,689 | 1,935 | 2,181 | 2,427 |
| 220 lb | 1,797 | 2,060 | 2,322 | 2,584 |
| 240 lb | 1,906 | 2,184 | 2,462 | 2,740 |
| 260 lb | 2,015 | 2,309 | 2,603 | 2,897 |
Calories to lose weight at 71
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,311 |
| 160 lb | 1,200 | 1,435 |
| 180 lb | 1,310 | 1,560 |
| 200 lb | 1,435 | 1,685 |
| 220 lb | 1,560 | 1,810 |
| 240 lb | 1,684 | 1,934 |
| 260 lb | 1,809 | 2,059 |
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 71-year-old woman eat?
About 1,362 to 1,759 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 71-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.