Sedentary
1,338kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,533kcal
Moderately active
1,728kcal
Very active
1,923kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 75 − 161 = 1,115
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 75-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,229 | 1,408 | 1,588 | 1,767 |
| 140 lb | 1,338 | 1,533 | 1,728 | 1,923 |
| 160 lb | 1,447 | 1,658 | 1,869 | 2,080 |
| 180 lb | 1,556 | 1,783 | 2,010 | 2,236 |
| 200 lb | 1,665 | 1,907 | 2,150 | 2,393 |
| 220 lb | 1,773 | 2,032 | 2,291 | 2,549 |
| 240 lb | 1,882 | 2,157 | 2,431 | 2,706 |
| 260 lb | 1,991 | 2,282 | 2,572 | 2,862 |
Calories to lose weight at 75
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,283 |
| 160 lb | 1,200 | 1,408 |
| 180 lb | 1,283 | 1,533 |
| 200 lb | 1,407 | 1,657 |
| 220 lb | 1,532 | 1,782 |
| 240 lb | 1,657 | 1,907 |
| 260 lb | 1,782 | 2,032 |
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 75-year-old woman eat?
About 1,338 to 1,728 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 75-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.