How do you calculate the average number of calories you need each day?

Answer by  knightmare (1231)

Google search for BMR calculator and it should give you some good ones. BMR is the amount of calories you burn if you stay in bed all day.

Answer by  Christian9247 (5042)

There are a few ways to do this on an everyday basis. It depends on your metabolic rate, how much you exercise and if you are active or not.

Answer by  sean52 (86)

There are numerous ways to calculate the number of calories one needs everyday. It depends on ones metabolic rate, how much one exercises, whether one is male or female, and much more. A good way to start is intake 2,000 calories and check your weight after a week.