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Because the average man is taller, heavier and has more muscle mass than the average woman. This means that the average man will use up more energy just by himself than the average woman will, so he needs more calories.

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Q: Can you explain why the average woman should eat 2000 calories per day while the average man should eat 2500 calories per day?
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