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.
Women in their 20s have the highest average caloric intake, at 1,949 calories per day. In their 30s, women eat a little less, taking in about 1,831 calories a day, and their daily caloric intake continues to drop as they age.