Sedentary
1,937kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,219kcal
Moderately active
2,502kcal
Very active
2,784kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 56 + 5 = 1,614
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 56-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,638 | 1,876 | 2,115 | 2,354 |
| 140 lb | 1,746 | 2,001 | 2,256 | 2,511 |
| 160 lb | 1,855 | 2,126 | 2,396 | 2,667 |
| 180 lb | 1,964 | 2,251 | 2,537 | 2,824 |
| 200 lb | 2,073 | 2,375 | 2,678 | 2,980 |
| 220 lb | 2,182 | 2,500 | 2,818 | 3,137 |
| 240 lb | 2,291 | 2,625 | 2,959 | 3,293 |
| 260 lb | 2,400 | 2,750 | 3,100 | 3,450 |
Calories to lose weight at 56
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,626 |
| 140 lb | 1,501 | 1,751 |
| 160 lb | 1,626 | 1,876 |
| 180 lb | 1,751 | 2,001 |
| 200 lb | 1,875 | 2,125 |
| 220 lb | 2,000 | 2,250 |
| 240 lb | 2,125 | 2,375 |
| 260 lb | 2,250 | 2,500 |
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 56-year-old man eat?
About 1,937 to 2,502 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 56-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,719 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.