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Calorie Calculator and Nutrition Guide

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Choose one of the following guides to help you know how many calories or how many nutrients you need every day.

Calories

Calculate the number of calories you need to maintain, lose or gain weight.

Calorie Counter for Men

Calorie Counter for Women

Food Groups

Find the amounts of foods you need every day from the different food groups. Learn about serving size information and healthy food sources too.

Food Groups for Men

Food Groups for Women

Nutrient RDAs

Look up the recommended daily amounts for vitamins and minerals.

Nutrient RDAs for Men

Nutrient RDAs for Women

If you have any medical conditions, are pregnant or nursing, please speak to your doctor before changing your diet or starting an exercise program.

Keeping Track

In order to track your calories and nutrition, you can download and print out my food diary sheets, or you can join Calorie Count Plus. At Calorie Count Plus, you can track your diet, your physical activity, get help with recipes and join a huge community of people interested in healthy foods and weight management.
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