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.
Calories per Pound. Sedentary individuals need to consume about 13 calories per pound of their body weight on a daily basis, notes Harvard Medical School. For example, if youâre sedentary and weigh 125 pounds, youâd need to eat about 1,625 calories daily.epending on gender and age, adults who donât exercise but are at a healthy body weight generally need somewhere between 1,600 to 2,600 calories daily to maintain their weight, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010.