Men generally have more muscle mass than women. Muscle requires more calories to keep it in being. That's why men's resting or basic calorie requirement is higher.

In addition to gender, calorie needs are influenced by height, weight, age and daily activity level.

Consuming calories above the calorie requirement appropriate to your age, gender, height and daily activity level can result in weight gain and increase risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. A calorie deficit can mean weight loss.

Your body functions best when at its desirable weight level.

Some of the ways to control weight

• Exercise is very helpful in
  • weight loss;
  • it is good for your heart and blood vessels;
  • it increases your metabolism thereby reducing potential for storing unused calories in the form of fat.
• Increase your activity level by walking, biking, or just taking the stairs instead of an elevator.
• Eat a variety of foods each day. Your body works better if you eat a balanced diet that includes the right amounts of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrate, protein, and fat.

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