Energy: how much you need & why it matters
How much a day (adults)
| ICMR-NIN (India) — men | 2110 (sedentary man) |
| ICMR-NIN (India) — women | 1660 (sedentary woman) |
India note: Reference body weights: man 65 kg, woman 55 kg (ICMR-NIN 2020)
Sources: ICMR-NIN (Nutrient Requirements for Indians).
Educational reference, not medical or dietary advice. RDAs are population averages for healthy adults — needs differ in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or dietitian.