When following this meal plan, you eat no more than 1,200 calories a day, including snacks. How many calories should you be eating a day? The average woman needs between 1,600 and 2,400 calories a day ...

When you’re on a weight loss journey, there’s a common misconception that a 1,200-calorie diet is the “correct” amount you need to shed those few extra pounds. But here’s the thing: This ...

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.