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Males (Calories per day)
Age	Sedentary^{Table 1 footnote 1} Level	Low Active^{Table 1 footnote 2} Level	Active^{Table 1 footnote 3} Level
Table 1 footnotes Table 1 footnote 1 Sedentary: Your typical daily routine requires little physical movement (e.g., sitting for long periods, using a computer, relying primarily on motorized transportation) and you accumulate little physical activity in your leisure time. Return to table 1 footnote 1 referrer Table 1 footnote 2 Low Active: Your typical daily routine involves some physical activity (e.g., walking to bus, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow) and you accumulate some additional physical activity in your leisure time. Return to table 1 footnote 2 referrer Table 1 footnote 3 Active: Your typical daily tasks involve some physical activity and you accumulate at least 2 ½ hours of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity each week. Moderate- to vigorous- physical activity will make you breathe harder and your heart beat faster. Return to table 1 footnote 3 referrer
2-3 y	1100	1350	1500
4-5 y	1250	1450	1650
6-7 y	1400	1600	1800
8-9 y	1500	1750	2000
10-11 y	1700	2000	2300
12-13 y	1900	2250	2600
14-16 y	2300	2700	3100
17-18 y	2450	2900	3300
19-30 y	2500	2700	3000
31-50 y	2350	2600	2900
51-70 y	2150	2350	2650
71 y +	2000	2200	2500

Females (Calories per day)
Age	Sedentary^{Table 1 footnote 1} Level	Low Active^{Table 1 footnote 2} Level	Active^{Table 1 footnote 3} Level
Table 1 footnotes Table 1 footnote 1 Sedentary: Your typical daily routine requires little physical movement (e.g., sitting for long periods, using a computer, relying primarily on motorized transportation) and you accumulate little physical activity in your leisure time. Return to table 1 footnote 1 referrer Table 1 footnote 2 Low Active: Your typical daily routine involves some physical activity (e.g., walking to bus, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow) and you accumulate some additional physical activity in your leisure time. Return to table 1 footnote 2 referrer Table 1 footnote 3 Active: Your typical daily tasks involve some physical activity and you accumulate at least 2 ½ hours of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity each week. Moderate- to vigorous- physical activity will make you breathe harder and your heart beat faster. Return to table 1 footnote 3 referrer
2-3 y	1100	1250	1400
4-5 y	1200	1350	1500
6-7 y	1300	1500	1700
8-9 y	1400	1600	1850
10-11 y	1500	1800	2050
12-13 y	1700	2000	2250
14-16 y	1750	2100	2350
17-18 y	1750	2100	2400
19-30 y	1900	2100	2350
31-50 y	1800	2000	2250
51-70 y	1650	1850	2100
71 y +	1550	1750	2000

These values are approximations calculated using Canadian median heights and weights that were derived from the median normal BMI for different levels of physical activity

Your individual values may be different. The requirement for energy varies between individuals due to factors such as genetics, body size and body composition. These values are not for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

To approximate your individual estimated energy requirement, use the information provided.

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