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Source: HHS/USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 Recommended Daily Calorie Intake by Gender and Age Based on Activity Level If you regularly consume more than the recommended amount, you will gain weight. The chart below will help you find out how many calories you should be getting. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recommended dietary guidelines that include the number of calories you should consume a day, depending on your age, level of activity, and whether you are a man or woman. How Many Calories Should I be Consuming a Day? The FDA is currently working on implementing this law. The law also requires vending machines to have nutritional information on them. With so many Americans being obese, President Obama signed a new law into the health care reform bill that requires every big restaurant chain (more than 20 stores) to post calorie information on every menu and drive-thru sign, as well as the amount of calories a healthy person should eat. While avoiding fast food may be the wisest and most health-conscious option, it may not be the most realistic. And no matter how compelling you found the movies Fast Food Nation or Super Size Me, you sometimes find yourself making the occasional purchase at the nearest Wendy’s. Let’s face it: With so much to do, it’s hard to eat right on the go.