1. of, involving, or being in proportion. 2. (Mathematics) maths having or related by a constant ratio. n. (Mathematics) maths an unknown term in a proportion: in a/b = c/x, x is the fourth proportional.
Recommended daily calorie intakes in the US are 2,700 for men and 2,200 for women. Eating a big breakfast could help with weight reduction and maintenance. When food is eaten may matter as much as what and how many calories are eaten.
According to the What We Eat in America report for 2009 to 2010, a woman's average daily caloric intake changes at different stages of life. In her twenties, she takes in about 1,949 calories a day, which is the highest caloric intake level of her lifetime, and this decreases to 1,831 in her thirties.Throughout her forties, her average caloric intake is 1,794 and in her fifties, it is 1,759.During her sixties, she eats about 1,717 calories per day and that number decreases to about 1,535 for women ages 70 and up. moderately active woman needs about 2,200 calories a day up to age 25. Then, until she reaches age 50, she should get 2,000 calories a day and taper down to 1,800 calories a day from age 51 on.