Sedentary
1,883kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,158kcal
Moderately active
2,432kcal
Very active
2,707kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 65 + 5 = 1,569
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 65-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,584 | 1,815 | 2,046 | 2,276 |
| 140 lb | 1,692 | 1,939 | 2,186 | 2,433 |
| 160 lb | 1,801 | 2,064 | 2,327 | 2,589 |
| 180 lb | 1,910 | 2,189 | 2,467 | 2,746 |
| 200 lb | 2,019 | 2,314 | 2,608 | 2,902 |
| 220 lb | 2,128 | 2,438 | 2,749 | 3,059 |
| 240 lb | 2,237 | 2,563 | 2,889 | 3,215 |
| 260 lb | 2,346 | 2,688 | 3,030 | 3,372 |
Calories to lose weight at 65
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,565 |
| 140 lb | 1,500 | 1,689 |
| 160 lb | 1,564 | 1,814 |
| 180 lb | 1,689 | 1,939 |
| 200 lb | 1,814 | 2,064 |
| 220 lb | 1,938 | 2,188 |
| 240 lb | 2,063 | 2,313 |
| 260 lb | 2,188 | 2,438 |
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 65-year-old man eat?
About 1,883 to 2,432 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 65-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,658 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.