What is the average calorie intake requirement for males?”
Calorie needs when losing weight Losing fat weight does not mean simply reducing calorie intake by cutting out complete meals or not eating for a few days. Fat weight should be lost gradually the same way it was gained, it therefore requires a gradual decrease when lowering daily calorie intake. In order to lower calorie intake slowly we must first calculate the calorie requirements of our body taking into account different types and body characteristics such as height, weight, age, gender and activity levels. It has been estimated that the average woman needs around 2000 calories per day to maintain weight. This calorie requirement rises to 2500 for average men. However, these figures are based on averages and may be completely different for many individuals. Women who weigh more will generally require more calories although, if the same person becomes less active then calorie requirements will be lower. Also men tend to need more calories than women, often due to a leaner body compos
