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.
Lower Calorie Needs. Sedentary people burn fewer calories throughout the day, which means they must consume lower-calorie diets to avoid weight gain. A sedentary woman between 19 and 30 years of age burns 1,800 to 2,000 calories daily, while a sedentary woman between 31 and 51 burns about 1,800 calories per day. Sedentary men in the two age categories burn between 2,400 and 2,600 calories and between 2,200 and 2,400 calories, respectively.