men vs woman calorie intake

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hailz840
hailz840 Posts: 136 Member
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the average daily intake is around 2000calories per day. read an article today suggesting men are allowed more calories. men are allowed an extra 500 cal a day. Not fair!

http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/logout/calorie_intake.htm

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  • fraser112
    fraser112 Posts: 405
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    Being larger also kills us quicker. Plus woman have to carry more fat than us,
    so in the end you get the last laugh :drinker:
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
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    Men generally have more muscles (and are taller) hence have higher metabolic rates, UK guidance was always 2000 calories for women and 2500 for men. Concepts like a "ladies steak" ie a smaller portion used to exist to match this reality.

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