Calories are a measure of the energy in the foods you eat. You burn calories when you are physically active.
How do I know if I’m eating the right number of calories?
Use this tool to: find out how many calories your body needs each day. This is the number of calories you need to maintain your current weight. If you are overweight or obese, burn more calories than you eat to lose weight.
How do I know if I’m at a healthy weight?
Finding out your body mass index (BMI) is the best way to learn if you are at a healthy weight. Use this Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator to find out your BMI and what it means for you.
What can losing weight do for me?If you are overweight or obese, losing just 10 pounds may lower your risk of:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Early death
Plus, eating healthy and being physically active can give you more energy throughout the day. Move more and eat healthy foods to help:
- Lower your blood pressure
- Lower your blood sugar
- Raise your “good” cholesterol
- Lower your “bad” cholesterol
