why are calories intakes different for men and women?

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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?

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Because they have different metabolisms. The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is how much energy you spend on just being alive. And the average BMRs are different for men and women

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