Estimated daily calorie needs range from 1,600–2,400 calories for adult women and 2,000–3,200 calories for adult men. The exact amount varies depending on factors such as age, height, weight ...
Below you'll find a seven-day example to kickstart your journey. Note: This meal plan, based on 1,500 calories per day, should be adjusted to reflect your gender, age, weight, and activity levels.
Editor's note: an earlier version of the video featured a soundbite from a West Point dietician that said that the cadets are provided with 1,200 to 1,500 calories per day from the mess hall.