I’ve seen a few of these posts floating around #insta and while yes- usually mal…
I’ve seen a few of these posts floating around #insta and while yes- usually males calorie requirements are slightly higher than females when comparing 2 individuals of the same age and weight there are MANY factors that play a role in how many calories someone needs including:
• Age
• Gender
• Weight
• Muscle mass
• Activity level
• Medical conditions
• Pregnancy/lactation
• Genetics
• Weight goals (increase, decrease, maintenance)
• There is even emerging evidence that our gut microbiota can play a role in our weight and energy requirements.
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So unfortunately it is not as simple as ‘he needs this’ and ‘she needs that’ when it comes to calorie requirements. It really depends on the individual.
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If you need help with this- see a Dietitian!
