Choosemyplate.gov’s MyPlatePlan is a great resource for finding out your personal calorie needs.
3. Consider calories. Calories represent the amount of energy from a serving of that food item. For a healthy body weight, calories that you take in should balance with calories that you use. Choosemyplate.gov’s MyPlatePlan is a great resource for finding out your personal calorie needs. These can vary based on age, sex, physical activity level, and more.