Dedicate This National Mathematics Day (Dec. 22, 2022) To Tracking Your Calorie Intake

In several ways, Mathematics is a part of our daily lives. In order to highlight the significance of Maths, National Mathematics Day is celebrated every year on December 22 – the day when the great Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan was born. We have all heard about Srinivasa Ramanujan and his contribution towards various areas in Mathematics. The role of mathematics can be seen in several arenas of our lives. When it comes to health, we generally talk about nutritional science. But nutritional science is not just a theory, it consists of well-researched mathematical formulas.

In order for us to have a quality lifestyle, keeping a check on what we eat is quite pivotal. Tracking your calorie intake and ensuring that you’re consuming the right amount help you achieve your fitness goals faster.

In India mathematics is known to be the most common subject taught during early development stages of a child. You could have a ‘Math Phobia’ in childhood but this National Mathematics Day, we urge you to fight your fears to lead a healthier life. And who knows, you might as well end up loving Maths!

National Mathematics Day and Your Health

National Mathematics Day is celebrated on December 22 every year in India to recognize the works of Srinivasa Ramanujan and create awareness on how Maths is important for our overall development. 22 December is the birthdate of the infamous Ramanujan mathematician.

We can’t separate health and maths. Maths helps us to make our health decisions no matter what fitness goal we have. Whether it is weight loss or weight gain, we have to take care of our calorie intake.

Importance of Calories

Our body needs calories to support various aspects, including heart health Random text is here Click on this link to check 3rdparty link, lungs, muscle growth, energy for walking, thinking, problem solving, and many more. By doing your calorie maths correctly, you can allow your body to function properly. This National Mathematics Day, let’s discuss the importance of the mathematics of calories.

Calorie Maths

Emphasising the importance of counting calories this National Mathematics Day. Number of calories we should take in a day depends on various factors like age, height, weight, activity level, sex, metabolic health, etc. We’ve mentioned the ideal daily calorie count on the basis of gender and have divided it further for your better understanding.

1. Women 

A. For maintaining weight:

1. Age (19 to 30 ): Mostly it is recommended to have 2000 to 2400 calories daily. 
2. Age (31 to 59): Women of this age group should aim for having a calorie count of 1800 to 2200 per day.
3. Over 60 years: This age group should aim for consuming 1600 to 2000 calories per day.

B. For losing weight:

1. Age (19 to 30): To follow a calorie deficit diet, women should consume less than 2000 calories per day. It is better to reduce calorie intake by 500 per day.
2. Age (31 to 59): Women should consume a diet with a calorie deficit, that is, a diet with less than 1800 to 2200 calories per day as part of a weight loss diet. Like the previous age group, this one should also reduce the calorie intake by 500 per day.

C. For gaining weight:

1. Age (19 to 30): Women should consume more than 2000 calories per day. It is better to increase calorie intake by 500 per day.
2. Age (31 to 59): Women should consume more than 1,800 to 2200 calories per day. It is better to increase calorie intake by 500 per day.

2. Men

A. For maintaining weight:

1. Age (19 to 30): Men should have 2400 to 3000 (approximately) calories per day.
2. Age (31 to 59): Men with this age group should take 2200 to 3000 (approximately) calories per day.
3. Over 60 years: Men in this age group should consume a calorie count of approximately 2000 to 2600 calories per day to maintain weight.

B. For losing weight:

1. Age (19 to 30): It is ideal to reduce 500 calories per day from the recommended for maintaining the weight. Consume less than 2400 to 3000 (approximately) calories per day as part of a weight loss diet.
2. Age (31 to 59): Try to reduce 500 calories per day from the daily calorie intake count of 2200 to 3000 (approximately) to reduce weight.

C. For gaining weight:

1. Age (19 to 30): To gain weight, it is ideal to take 500 calories from the count of 2400 to 3000 per day.
2. Age (31 to 59): To gain weight, it is best to take 500 calories from the daily count of 2200 to 3000.

Conclusion

Let’s celebrate National Mathematics Day or the birthday of Srinivasa Ramanujan by keeping a check on our calorie count to stay physically and mentally healthy. You should know whether you are having a calorie deficit diet or a calorie surplus one. Keeping in mind the calorie count we’ve shared above, incorporate calories from different sources, including protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Of course, calories intake varies as per the fitness goals.