THE MEGA-T PLUS CALORIC INTAKE CHART*

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How many calories do you need a day? When determining your daily caloric intake, you must consider the following: your age, body frame, height, weight, and activity level.

If your body requires additional calories, start by adding more lean protein distributed throughout the day - shoot for 1 gram of protein‡ per pound of body weight.

When you've maximized your daily lean protein intake, start adding fresh, green vegetables like string beans, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, brussel sprouts and salad greens until your ideal caloric intake is reached.

* Consult with a physician before starting any diet or exercise program.
† We DO NOT recommend consuming less than 1200 calories per day.
‡ 1 ounce of meat, fish or poultry has approximately 6 grams of protein.
MINIMUM DAILY CALORIC INTAKE TABLE FOR SENSIBLE DIETING
Please read this table carefully to determine your own daily calorie requirements.
If you exercise daily or spend a good deal of time outside in cold weather,
then add 200-300 calories to your daily requirements.
Height In Inches If Your Frame Is
MALE FEMALE   SMALL MEDIUM LARGE
  59-60 Pounds
Calories
97
1200
105
1300
115
1400
  61-62 Pounds
Calories
104
1300
111
1400
121
1500
  63-64 Pounds
Calories
110
1400
118
1500
128
1600
62-63 65-66 Pounds
Calories
117
1500
126
1550
136
1700
64-65 67-68 Pounds
Calories
124
1550
133
1650
143
1750
66-67 69-70 Pounds
Calories
133
1650
141
1750
157
1900
68-69 71-72 Pounds
Calories
141
1750
149
1850
161
2000
70-71   Pounds
Calories
147
1850
160
1950
167
2050
72-73   Pounds
Calories
155
1900
164
2000
176
2150
74-75   Pounds
Calories
163
2000
173
2100
186
2250
76   Pounds Calories 169
2100
181
2200
193
2350
All Figures are rounded and have an approximate range of +/- 10%.
Adapted from: Recommended Daily Allowances, National Research Council, National Academy Press, Washington DC, 1996.

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