Sedentary
1,973kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,261kcal
Moderately active
2,548kcal
Very active
2,836kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 50 + 5 = 1,644
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 50-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,674 | 1,918 | 2,162 | 2,406 |
| 140 lb | 1,782 | 2,042 | 2,302 | 2,562 |
| 160 lb | 1,891 | 2,167 | 2,443 | 2,719 |
| 180 lb | 2,000 | 2,292 | 2,584 | 2,875 |
| 200 lb | 2,109 | 2,417 | 2,724 | 3,032 |
| 220 lb | 2,218 | 2,541 | 2,865 | 3,188 |
| 240 lb | 2,327 | 2,666 | 3,005 | 3,345 |
| 260 lb | 2,436 | 2,791 | 3,146 | 3,501 |
Calories to lose weight at 50
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,668 |
| 140 lb | 1,542 | 1,792 |
| 160 lb | 1,667 | 1,917 |
| 180 lb | 1,792 | 2,042 |
| 200 lb | 1,917 | 2,167 |
| 220 lb | 2,041 | 2,291 |
| 240 lb | 2,166 | 2,416 |
| 260 lb | 2,291 | 2,541 |
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 50-year-old man eat?
About 1,973 to 2,548 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 50-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,761 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.