Sedentary
1,889kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,164kcal
Moderately active
2,440kcal
Very active
2,715kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 64 + 5 = 1,574
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 64-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,590 | 1,821 | 2,053 | 2,285 |
| 140 lb | 1,698 | 1,946 | 2,194 | 2,442 |
| 160 lb | 1,807 | 2,071 | 2,334 | 2,598 |
| 180 lb | 1,916 | 2,196 | 2,475 | 2,755 |
| 200 lb | 2,025 | 2,320 | 2,616 | 2,911 |
| 220 lb | 2,134 | 2,445 | 2,756 | 3,068 |
| 240 lb | 2,243 | 2,570 | 2,897 | 3,224 |
| 260 lb | 2,352 | 2,695 | 3,038 | 3,381 |
Calories to lose weight at 64
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,571 |
| 140 lb | 1,500 | 1,696 |
| 160 lb | 1,571 | 1,821 |
| 180 lb | 1,696 | 1,946 |
| 200 lb | 1,820 | 2,070 |
| 220 lb | 1,945 | 2,195 |
| 240 lb | 2,070 | 2,320 |
| 260 lb | 2,195 | 2,445 |
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 64-year-old man eat?
About 1,889 to 2,440 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 64-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,664 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.