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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Calorie requirements in general are different for men and women due to muscle mass proportions which require more calories to maintain their condition and the bodies temperature. Activity levels and overall size are probably greater factors on calorie requirements than sexuality though.

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