Sedentary
1,859kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,130kcal
Moderately active
2,401kcal
Very active
2,672kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 69 + 5 = 1,549
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 69-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,560 | 1,787 | 2,015 | 2,242 |
| 140 lb | 1,668 | 1,912 | 2,155 | 2,398 |
| 160 lb | 1,777 | 2,037 | 2,296 | 2,555 |
| 180 lb | 1,886 | 2,161 | 2,436 | 2,711 |
| 200 lb | 1,995 | 2,286 | 2,577 | 2,868 |
| 220 lb | 2,104 | 2,411 | 2,718 | 3,024 |
| 240 lb | 2,213 | 2,535 | 2,858 | 3,181 |
| 260 lb | 2,322 | 2,660 | 2,999 | 3,337 |
Calories to lose weight at 69
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,537 |
| 140 lb | 1,500 | 1,662 |
| 160 lb | 1,537 | 1,787 |
| 180 lb | 1,661 | 1,911 |
| 200 lb | 1,786 | 2,036 |
| 220 lb | 1,911 | 2,161 |
| 240 lb | 2,035 | 2,285 |
| 260 lb | 2,160 | 2,410 |
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 69-year-old man eat?
About 1,859 to 2,401 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 69-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,630 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.