Sedentary
1,344kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,540kcal
Moderately active
1,736kcal
Very active
1,932kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 74 − 161 = 1,120
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 74-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,235 | 1,415 | 1,595 | 1,776 |
| 140 lb | 1,344 | 1,540 | 1,736 | 1,932 |
| 160 lb | 1,453 | 1,665 | 1,877 | 2,089 |
| 180 lb | 1,562 | 1,790 | 2,017 | 2,245 |
| 200 lb | 1,671 | 1,914 | 2,158 | 2,402 |
| 220 lb | 1,779 | 2,039 | 2,298 | 2,558 |
| 240 lb | 1,888 | 2,164 | 2,439 | 2,714 |
| 260 lb | 1,997 | 2,288 | 2,580 | 2,871 |
Calories to lose weight at 74
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,290 |
| 160 lb | 1,200 | 1,415 |
| 180 lb | 1,290 | 1,540 |
| 200 lb | 1,414 | 1,664 |
| 220 lb | 1,539 | 1,789 |
| 240 lb | 1,664 | 1,914 |
| 260 lb | 1,788 | 2,038 |
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 74-year-old woman eat?
About 1,344 to 1,736 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 74-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.