2k calories per day is what the US FDA recommends for the average adult. I found this[0] chart which gives more specific information for age, lifestyle, and ge

2k calories per day is what the US FDA recommends for the average adult. I found this[0] chart which gives more specific information for age, lifestyle, and gender. After you pick how many calories you likely burn, it's all the same calculations after that. [0]: https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/estimated-calorie-requirement https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/estimated-calorie-requir...