Which Gender Eats Less? Unpacking the Science of Appetite and Metabolism
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Health Service (NHS), an average man requires around 2,500 calories a day to maintain weight, while an average woman needs about 2,000. This average difference immediately begs the question: which gender eats less, and what drives this disparity beyond mere caloric numbers?