Calories, Short Woman

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How Many Calories Does a Short Woman Need?

Women ranging from 4'10" to 5'3" are considered petite - regardless of body weight.

There are several factors which influence the number of calories [energy] required to support good health but as an average, 1350 - 1600 kcals for moderately active women is a good rule of thumb.

The more active the individual, the more energy values required.

Influencing factors for setting daily caloric values include:

- Activity Level

- Body Frame Size [the skeletal frame]

- Age

- Current State of Health

- Metabolic Rate

Activity Increases Metabolism, Bone Density, Stamina

Health Tip: Increased activity and exercise create denser, stronger bone mass and serves to increase the rate of metabolism - just two great reasons to get active.

For older petite women who are inactive, they may require even less than 1350 calories to maintain their recommended weight. This situation becomes very challenging as it's very difficult to fit the minimum recommended Food Group Servings into the eating plan.

Think of Food as Fuel for the Body

All too often we eat because food or drink tastes good. Rarely do we think, "I need to refuel my body." Fact is, that's exactly what food and drink are to the human body - much like gasoline is to an engine, or air is to a hot-air balloon. And when our diet is lacking even one small piece of the nutritional puzzle, it may even more difficult to control our weight - whether we are simply working to maintain pounds or lose them.

For example, Vitamin D plays a big role in regulating weight - although it doesn't directly impact such, it is involved in the process. When our body is deficient of Vitamin D the condition impacts our craving center. And when we crave favorite foods, particularly when trying to lose weight, those foods or beverages are often high in calories and fat. Cookies, cupcakes, donuts, fried foods - all of these tend to be favorites for many of us.

 


Without some nutritional elements, we simply cannot drop pounds.

Therefore, it's vital to ensure that our daily eating plan is well-rounded and contains at least the minimal serving recommendations from the American Food Pyramid.

Tips for Getting in Shape

If you are a short woman and are struggling with your weight, try the following tips which can assist in better controlling the situation. Even if you at your recommended weight, you may be able to enjoy more food and drink using these healthy tips.

Walk Daily for a Set Amount of Steps or Distance

1. Strive to walk a mile per day. For the average individual, it takes only 20 minutes to walk one mile.

Fall Back in Love With Natural, Raw Foods

2. Go raw and natural! Because raw foods are lower in caloric values than processed or refined, you'll be able to enjoy more - or reduce current energy intake if attempting to lose fat.

Another perk is that natural foods contain more essential vitamins and minerals than refined.

Avoid Grazing Sessions

3. Avoid grazing which can lead to deceptive caloric intake. Because you're not sitting down and enjoying a regular meal, you may assume that you haven't consumed that many kcals. Generally, the opposite applies - particularly if one is grazing on desserts throughout the day.

 

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