Calorie intake
specialtek
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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?
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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
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That does help some what. It was able to give me round about intake amount. 0
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