Our tool below tells you about how many calories a day you burn at rest. That figure is your basal metabolic rate, or the ...

You may have a pretty good idea of how much you should be eating per day. Or you might not have a clue and simply tuck into whatever you fancy. But understanding how calories – a unit of energy – ...

Everyday Healths weight loss calculator, developed by registered dietitian-nutritionists (RDNs) and our team at Lose It!, provides personalized daily calorie goals. The calculator suggests minimum ...

There's a right—and wrong—way to follow one.

How many calories you eat a day depends on your physical activity level, age, and sex. If you want to lose weight you need to eat fewer calories than your body burns. If you want to gain weight, you ...

Is it time to ditch the daily caloric recommendations?

Caloric restriction is a dietary intervention that is considered to be a reduction in the total energy intake with the maintenance of proper nutrition. It is associated with several health effects, ...