Calorie intake

specialtek

Does anyone know what calorie intake teenagers should have? I have 2 very athletic teens a 15 year old boy and a 14 year old girl. He plays ice hockey and lacrosse and works out and she plays volleyball, swims, and dances. I don't think they eat enough calories especially in there seasons for what they burn off. Any suggesions?

blissrelease

I'm 17, and I don't think it makes a lot of difference. You should try to use an expenditure calculator like this one: http://firstyear.chem.usyd.edu.au/calculators/food_energy.shtml

This calculates how much is spent and how much is needed to maintain weight. For somebody looking to lose weight, take about 20-30% off the calculated amount

specialtek

That does help some what. It was able to give me round about intake amount.