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DESCRIPTION:
This tool estimates the calories you need to consume daily to reach a target weight by a specific date. Target weight can represent weight loss or weight gain. It is based on the general guideline one pound (.45 kilograms) equals 3500 calories. Activity levels include sedentary (no exercise),
light (light exercise 2-3 days/week), moderate (moderate exercise 3-5 days/week), heavy (heavy exercise daily) and extremely heavy. For most people, it is generally considered safe to lose 1-2 pounds (1/2 to 1 kilogram) per week.
BUTTONS:
| Suggest Date |
Estimates a target date to reach your weight goal,
at 1-2 pounds (1/2 to 1 kilogram) per week. You can specify another target date by manually selecting it. |
| Calculate |
Calculates
the total calories you need to consume daily to reach a target weight. |
| Clear |
Clears all
data input fields.
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FIELDS:
| Select |
Specifies
whether to use English or metric units in the fields below and
specifies your gender (male or female). |
| Age |
Specifies
your current age. |
| Height |
Specifies
your height in feet and inches or in centimeters. |
| Current Weight |
Specifies
your current body weight in pounds or kilograms. |
| Target Weight |
Specifies
your goal weight in pounds or kilograms. This can be weight loss or gain. |
| Activity
Level |
Specifies
your estimated activity level. There are five choices
which include sedentary (no exercise), light (light exercise 2-3 days/week), moderate (moderate exercise 3-5 days/week), heavy (heavy exercise
daily) and extremely heavy (extremely heavy exercise daily). |
| Target Date |
Specifies
the estimated date you want to reach your weight goal. It is generaly considered safe to lose 1-2 pounds (1/2 to 1 kilogram) per week. |
| Results
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Specifies
the number of calories you need to consume daily, and the number of days (and weeks) required, to reach a target
weight goal. |
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