why are calories intakes different for men and women?

Question

Let’s say we have a man and a woman of the same height and weight. To maintain their current weight they have a recommended calories intake. Why is the mans intake slightly higher (about 300kcal) than the womans?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Even at the same height and weight, a man **usually** have more muscles than a woman. And muscles takes a lot of calories to maintain and work.