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How many calories do you need each day?

Reviewed 4/25/2025

Sources

U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025." https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf.
National Library of Medicine. "10 Ways to Cut 500 Calories a Day." https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000892.htm.