Emergency Food Calculator
Calculate the calorie and nutrition needs for your emergency plan based on headcount, activity level, and duration.
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Harris-Benedict (1919). BMR base modificado por coeficiente de actividad. Margen de error: ±5%.
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How to plan your food supply
In an emergency, access to fresh food can be cut off for days.
Calorie needs in an emergency
- Sedentary adult: 1,800–2,200 kcal/day
- Active adult: 2,400–3,000 kcal/day
- Children: 1,200–1,800 kcal/day
- Rule of thumb: store 20% more than calculated
Recommended foods to store
- Canned beans, tuna, and vegetables
- Rice, pasta, and dried beans
- Freeze-dried meals
- Energy bars and nuts
- Powdered milk and crackers
Rotation tips
Apply the FIFO principle: first in, first out. Eat the oldest items first.
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After calculating your needs, here are verified products with the best quality-to-investment ratio.

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