How to Calculate Caloric Intake for Women

Whether you're starting a new exercise routine or you're simply looking to watch over your caloric intake, many free resources are available online and in local libraries for both women and men. Alternatively, a nutritionist can also provide you with the necessary guidelines for your daily caloric intake and nutrition.

Instructions

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  Open your computer's default Internet browser, such as Mozilla FireFox or Internet Explorer, and access a free and well-known online calorie calculator. Freedieting.com and webmd.com are examples of websites that provide calorie calculators.

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  Navigate to the website's "Calorie Calculator," where you will enter personal details about yourself in order to calculate your daily caloric intake.

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  Enter the details about yourself on the Calorie Calculator. Select "Female" within the "Gender" category, and enter further details such as your height, weight, and exercise routines, if available. Once you have entered all of the details required (and those you feel comfortable with), select "Enter" or "Submit" on the website's page to calculate your results.

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  Review your results on the calorie calculator to help guide your daily caloric intake, fat intake, and Body Mass Index target. Many calorie-calculating websites also offer free nutrition advice and exercise routines.

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  Visit your doctor or schedule an appointment with a registered nutritionist in your area if you would like further information regarding your daily caloric intake as a female. Nutritionists will be able to provide full meal plans and daily nutritional needs based on your specific body type and condition. Consulting with a doctor is always recommended to confirm you are giving your body exactly what it needs based on your personal situation.