How many calories should a 12 year old have daily? How bout a 7 year old?

Question

The 12 year old is 5 feet and the 7 year old is about 4 feet. Give or take a few inches.

Answer 1

12 year olds and 7 year olds shouldn't be worrying about their calories!!!

Answer 2

Dont listen to Rachy S. 100 calories? 50 calories? You cant even find a candy bar that is less than 50 calories. a 12 year old shoudl have about 2,200 calories a day give or take 100. A 7 year old should probably have around 2,000, but you know little kids love sweets so give or take about 200. I hope I helped!

Answer 3

A 12 year old should not be concerned about caloric intake. This will just perpetuate anxiety which may manifest itself in the form of an eating disorder. Concentrate instead on well-balanced meals and limit sugar. In addition, caffiene should be avoided. Caffiene may stunt growth.

Ditto for the 7 year old.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

It's not about the amount of calories they should consume, its a matter of what foods they consume. Foods should be in healthy portions and limited in sugar and products like white flour. A child should also be taught to stop eating when they are no longer hungry and to eat if they do feel hungry. It's more important to follow our own bodies then any sort of charts because everyone if different. The foods we eat burn at different speeds and the amount of exercise alters how much we need to consume, sme goes for the speed of our metabolism. A growth spirt myay alter how much a child needs to eat as well. Make sure they get alot of protein and limit added sugars or products with white flour. This will help control the appetite and teach them how to eat properly. If you have further questions about their diet, you should speak to their doctor.

Answer 5

at least 100 a 7 year old should have 50

Answer 6

There is a good site.

http://www.thelifestylecompany.com/wloss/dcr.asp