Sedentary
1,865kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,137kcal
Moderately active
2,409kcal
Very active
2,681kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 68 + 5 = 1,554
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 68-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,566 | 1,794 | 2,022 | 2,251 |
| 140 lb | 1,674 | 1,919 | 2,163 | 2,407 |
| 160 lb | 1,783 | 2,043 | 2,303 | 2,564 |
| 180 lb | 1,892 | 2,168 | 2,444 | 2,720 |
| 200 lb | 2,001 | 2,293 | 2,585 | 2,877 |
| 220 lb | 2,110 | 2,418 | 2,725 | 3,033 |
| 240 lb | 2,219 | 2,542 | 2,866 | 3,190 |
| 260 lb | 2,328 | 2,667 | 3,007 | 3,346 |
Calories to lose weight at 68
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,544 |
| 140 lb | 1,500 | 1,669 |
| 160 lb | 1,543 | 1,793 |
| 180 lb | 1,668 | 1,918 |
| 200 lb | 1,793 | 2,043 |
| 220 lb | 1,918 | 2,168 |
| 240 lb | 2,042 | 2,292 |
| 260 lb | 2,167 | 2,417 |
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 68-year-old man eat?
About 1,865 to 2,409 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 68-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,637 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.