How Many Calories Should I Eat a Day?
If you’ve ever examined the Nutrition Facts label on food, you’ve likely seen a phrase like “2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.” This guideline can help determine how certain foods fit into an overall diet, but it is not a one-size-fits-all recommendation.
Fortunately, there is an easy way to find calorie recommendations specific to you and your health goals. To learn more about calorie recommendations, we spoke to senior clinical dietitian Jessica Tilton. Here is what she shared. What are calories? “Calories are the energy in food,” Tilton says, noting they come from nutrients including:
- Fats
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
Excerpted from MD Anderson Center
