Sedentary
1,871kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,144kcal
Moderately active
2,417kcal
Very active
2,690kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 67 + 5 = 1,559
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 67-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,572 | 1,801 | 2,030 | 2,259 |
| 140 lb | 1,680 | 1,926 | 2,171 | 2,416 |
| 160 lb | 1,789 | 2,050 | 2,311 | 2,572 |
| 180 lb | 1,898 | 2,175 | 2,452 | 2,729 |
| 200 lb | 2,007 | 2,300 | 2,592 | 2,885 |
| 220 lb | 2,116 | 2,425 | 2,733 | 3,042 |
| 240 lb | 2,225 | 2,549 | 2,874 | 3,198 |
| 260 lb | 2,334 | 2,674 | 3,014 | 3,355 |
Calories to lose weight at 67
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,551 |
| 140 lb | 1,500 | 1,676 |
| 160 lb | 1,550 | 1,800 |
| 180 lb | 1,675 | 1,925 |
| 200 lb | 1,800 | 2,050 |
| 220 lb | 1,925 | 2,175 |
| 240 lb | 2,049 | 2,299 |
| 260 lb | 2,174 | 2,424 |
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 67-year-old man eat?
About 1,871 to 2,417 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 67-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,644 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.