2006-06-19 14:59:10 · 5 answers · asked by lulu 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Teens need more calories than adults because they're still growing. Most teen girls need from 1800 to 2500; most teen boys need from 2000 to 3000. My advice? Don't count calories; it's frustrating and it gets old really fast. Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet with limited sweets and keep active, and you should be fine.
2006-06-19 15:36:15 · answer #1 · answered by akatd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the teen is active, 2500. If the teen is not active, 2000. If the teen is sedentary, then 1800.
2006-06-19 15:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Active(sports 5 days a week) 2000, everyone else, 1300-1500
2006-06-19 15:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by Krista 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About 2,000 if you are in the right weight category other than that ask your physician or pediatrician
2006-06-19 15:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by Destined2beGreat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be able to stand up, 3,000-4,000.
2006-06-19 15:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by Soreene H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋