How many calories should a 15-year-old teenage girl eat

Calories are often painted in a very negative light. With so many food labels flaunting “low-calorie,” it can be really confusing to know what and how much to eat!

Calories are SO important for a teen girl. Teenagers need calories to provide energy to their entire body. Calories help your brain, muscles and organs function properly as well as give you the energy to grow and develop!

How many calories should a teenage girl eat to lose weight

Calorie intake for a teenage girl is different from person-to-person. It depends on many different factors like age, body composition, and physical activity level. The chart below shows an estimate for how many calories your teen might need.

Notice that even at 13, with a sedentary lifestyle, a teenage girl likely still needs a minimum of 1600 calories per day.

Read on for more information about how many calories your teenager needs, a sample meal plan, and healthy eating tips!

Daily Calorie Needs for Teen Girls

Calorie needs change on a daily basis.

Think about it. Some days you are playing outside or going shopping, while other days you sleep in late or spend more time doing homework