Tag: 1,700 Calorie

1,700 calories per day is a moderate weight-loss intake for adult men and larger-framed women, or a maintenance intake for smaller-framed active women. It typically produces 0.5-1 pound per week of weight loss with a manageable deficit, and is often the calorie level people settle at when they want steady progress without feeling restricted.

The 7 plans tagged here cover balanced weight-loss, high-protein, keto, and other frameworks at 1,700 calories. Each targets a macronutrient split appropriate for the calorie level – typically 120-150g protein, 25-30g fiber, and adequate healthy fats – and is calculated per meal against the Nutritionix database and USDA references. Recipes are tested in our kitchen before publication.

Who this is for: adult men with 20+ pounds to lose at a sustainable pace, larger-framed adult women wanting moderate loss, or smaller-framed active women maintaining. Who this is not for: pregnancy or breastfeeding (needs more), competitive athletes with high training volumes, or anyone whose clinician has set a different target. Condition-specific plans are written or reviewed by a Registered Dietitian and medically reviewed by Franco Cuevas, MD.