Body weight

Height & Weight for Children

• By the age of 9, an average boy would have attained 75% of his adult height. By the age of 18, he would attain double his height at an early age.
• By the age of 8, an average girl would have attained 75% of her adult height.
• By the age of 18, she would attain double her height when two years old.
• Body-growth in men occurs till the age of 25. After which the weight normally remains constant
• 60% of body weight is water among males and 50% among females.
• Daily Calorie Requirement

• Daily Average Calorie needs of individuals is calculated using the Harris-Benedict Formula.
• This calculator indicates an approximate calorie requirement for a person having a normal lifestyle
• Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are the three main sources of calories in our food.
• Calorie requirement depends upon the body weight, age and occupation of a person.
• Calories get stored in the form of fat, when not consumed as fuel by the body.
• Proteins and carbohydrates give about four calories each per gram while fat gives nine calories.
• The number of calories you burn depends on your body composition, metabolism and food intake.
• A pound of fat equals 3500 calories. To lose 1 pound a week, you will need to burn 3500 more calories than you eat that week.
• Exercise boosts up your metabolism.
• Increase your physical activity and eat less.

Daily Calorie Requirement based on Age

• It is recommended that 50 to 60% of your calories comes from carbohydrates, 20% from proteins and 15 to 20% from fat.
• Due to biological changes in the body, adolescents' caloric requirements are high.
• Expectant mothers require 300 calories extra per day.
• Lactating mothers initially require 550 cals/day and later require 400 cals/d.
• Calorie requirements of an individual can be calculated with the Harris-Benedict formula.