Sedentary
2,009kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,302kcal
Moderately active
2,595kcal
Very active
2,888kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 44 + 5 = 1,674
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 44-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,710 | 1,959 | 2,208 | 2,458 |
| 140 lb | 1,818 | 2,084 | 2,349 | 2,614 |
| 160 lb | 1,927 | 2,208 | 2,489 | 2,771 |
| 180 lb | 2,036 | 2,333 | 2,630 | 2,927 |
| 200 lb | 2,145 | 2,458 | 2,771 | 3,084 |
| 220 lb | 2,254 | 2,583 | 2,911 | 3,240 |
| 240 lb | 2,363 | 2,707 | 3,052 | 3,397 |
| 260 lb | 2,472 | 2,832 | 3,193 | 3,553 |
Calories to lose weight at 44
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,709 |
| 140 lb | 1,584 | 1,834 |
| 160 lb | 1,708 | 1,958 |
| 180 lb | 1,833 | 2,083 |
| 200 lb | 1,958 | 2,208 |
| 220 lb | 2,083 | 2,333 |
| 240 lb | 2,207 | 2,457 |
| 260 lb | 2,332 | 2,582 |
Lightly active. Never below 1,500 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 44-year-old man eat?
About 2,009 to 2,595 a day at 175 lb, depending on activity, to maintain weight. Your weight and height shift it; see the table.
How many calories should a 44-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,802 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.