The recommended daily caloric requirement for teenagers depends on their age, height, gender, weight and activity level. Teenagers need a larger amount of calories than other age groups, because of their growth and higher level of physical activity which results in an increased metabolism.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture
"A lifestyle that includes only the light physical activity associated with day-to-day life" is one that is sedentary and does "not expend as many calories during the day"
Moderately active teens have physical activities equal to that of "walking one to three miles a day at a moderate pace, as well as normal daily activity."
Highly active teens partake in physical activity that use large amounts of calories, which mean that their bodies need to receive more of these nutrients in order to "stimulate tissue growth and fuel energy metabolism."
If you are a boy between the ages of 13 and 19 and have a sedentary lifestyle, you need approximately 2,000 to 2,600 calories. If you are moderately active you need 2,200 to 2,800 calories and if you are highly active, you need 2,600 to 3,000 calories.
Girls who are between the ages of 14 and 18 and have a sedentary lifestyle need 1,800 calories. Girls who are moderately active need 2,000 calories and those who are highly active need 2,400 calories.
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