A new study has revealed that almost 63% of the people do not have any idea of the amount of calories required by them daily. This can also help explain why 60% of the people in the UK are overweight. Health experts also feel that people in the earlier times were more calorie conscious and ate in a more sensible manner.

Even though, people now have access to a lot of health information and different types of diets, the number of people, who are obese has increased significantly. A lot of school children are also classified as obese, these days.

Health experts feel that it is very important for a person to know how much calories they need on a daily basis. It can help a person stay healthy and free from any problem.

The biggest difficulty is that a person’s calorie needs vary according to their size and age. A person who needs to lose weight may only require 1,000 calories every day.

On the other hand, others point that BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) that is based on age, gender and weight can easily help in determining the amount of calories a person needs every day.

Health experts also advise people to eat more proteins, as compared to fats and carbohydrates.

The most important thing to keep in mind is to eat a balanced diet and also to exercise frequently.