How many calories should the average man (age 31-50) consume each day?

How many calories should the average woman (age 31-50) consume each day?

When you eat at a restaurant here in Houston, you may be getting more calories than you bargained for. Even in the offerings that are supposed to be better for you. Making the right food choices can be difficult - especially if you don’t have all the information.

Take our Calorie Count Quiz to see if you know which of the options have the most calories — you may be surprised by the results.

Church’s Chicken Fried Chicken with Gravy (no sides)

Starbucks Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino with whipped cream, whole milk (Venti)

Chili’s Chicken Caesar Salad

Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket (4 pieces)

Which one has the most calories?

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Umm ... how many calories are you about to eat?

Wendy’s Mandarin Chicken Salad (with dressing)

Sonic Strawberry Smoothie with non-fat yogurt (large)

Cafe Express Grilled Chicken and Pesto Pasta Salad

Pappasito’s Chicken Fajitas with rice, beans and two tortillas

(no sour cream or cheese)

ANSWERS:

Wendy’s Mandarin Chicken Salad = 550 caloriesChurch’s Chicken Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy = 470 calories Sonic Strawberry Smoothie with non-fat yogurt (Large) = 667 caloriesStarbucks Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino with whipped cream, whole milk (Venti) = 530 calories

Chili’s Chicken Caesar Salad = 1,010 caloriesCafe Express Grilled Chicken and Pesto Pasta Salad = 660 calories

Pappasito’s Chicken fajitas with rice, beans and two tortillas (no sour cream or cheese) = 1,150 caloriesDairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket (4 pieces) = 1,000 calories

AMERiCAN HEARt ASSoCiAtioN CALoRiE GuidELiNES

Gender Age (years) Sedentary1 Moderately Active2 Active3

Female 19–30 2,000 2,000-2,200 2,400 31–50 1,800 2,000 2,200 51+ 1,600 1,800 2,000-2,200

Male 19–30 2,400 2,600-2,800 3,000 31–50 2,200 2,400-2,600 2,800-3,000 51+ 2,000 2,200-2,400 2,400-2,800

1 Sedentary means you have a lifestyle that includes only the light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life.2 Moderately active means you have a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking about 1.5 to 3 miles

per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life.3 Active means you have a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking more than 3 miles per

day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life.

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