It is easy to stay on track with the DASH eating plan when you are equipped with the right tools.
Download and print the planning and tracking tools that are right for you. Don’t know what your estimated calorie needs are? Check out the table below to find yours.
Meal Planner
Use the 1 Week DASH Meal Planner to plan your meals and snacks for the week.
1 Week DASH Meal Planner 1600 calories
1 Week DASH Meal Planner 2000 calories
1 Week DASH Meal Planner 2600 calories
Daily DASH Tracker
Record your meals and snacks on the Daily DASH Tracker to monitor your success.
Daily DASH tracker 1600 calories
Daily DASH tracker 2000 calories
Daily DASH tracker 2600 calories
Sample Daily DASH Tracker
Use these samples to guide your own tracking.
Sample Daily DASH Tracker 1600 calories
Sample Daily DASH Tracker 2000 calories
Sample Daily DASH Tracker 2600 calories
Shop for DASH
Create a shopping list to stock up on DASH foods.
DASH Shopping List
Set SMART goals
Take it one step at a time and set goals for your success.
DASH- One Step at a Time
Estimated Daily Calorie Needs
Gender |
Age |
*Not Physically Active- Estimated total calorie needs |
**Physically Active- |
Female |
19-30 |
2000 calories |
2000-2400 calories |
Male |
2400 calories |
2600-3000 calories |
|
31-50 |
1800 calories |
2000-2200 calories |
|
2200 calories |
2400-3000 calories |
||
51 + |
1600 calories |
1800-2200 calories |
|
2200-2800 calories |
* Estimated calorie needs for individuals getting less than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day.
** Estimated calorie needs for individuals getting at least 30 minutes to at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days.