To maintain weight, the chart below shows you your daily calorie limit. It's based on your age, activity level, and the BMI (body-mass index) of 21.5 for women and 22.5 for men.To lose weight -- about 1 pound a week -- reduce total calories in the chart by 500 a day.To gain weight, add 500 calories per day for each pound you want to gain per week.For successful weight loss that you can maintain over time, experts recommend choosing foods that are lower in calories but rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients.o gain weight, add 500 calories per day for each pound you want to gain per week. For successful weight loss that you can maintain over time, experts recommend choosing foods that are lower in calories but rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients.
Employees who are eligible for FMLA leave who want to take leave to care for a child 18 years of age or older must jump through five hoops to qualify. 1  First, the child must meet the FMLA definition of a âson or daughter.â. 2  Second, the child 18 years of age or old must be âincapable of self-care.â.
1 A child must be under age 19 at the end of the year, unless he or she is under age 24 and a full time student. 2  However, any child who is permanently and totally disabled can be claimed as a dependent, regardless of age. 3  Support. 4  The child canât provide more than half of the money for his or her own support. A child must be under age 19 at the end of the year, unless he or she is under age 24 and a full time student. 2  However, any child who is permanently and totally disabled can be claimed as a dependent, regardless of age. 3  Support. 4  The child canât provide more than half of the money for his or her own support.