Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Calories


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Average Intake
Question: I would like to know how many calories a average 13 to 14 year old should have.

Answer: Depends on their body size, activity level and if female whether they have had puberty yet. Give me this data and I'll let you know;but, it varies between 1700 -2650 calories.
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