Messages about body image that we typically think of as affecting women affect men, too. More than a million men suffer from eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia and binge eating disorder, according to NationalEastingDisorders.org. Eating the right number of calories to support a healthy weight can help keep men in good health.
Sedentary Males
Sedentary males from 18 to 40 years old need around 2,400 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The sedentary male's caloric needs decrease to 2,200 from age 40 to 60, then drop to 2,000 for the remainder of the lifespan.
Moderately Active Males
Men who exercise for around 30 minutes a day on a regular basis are categorized as moderately active by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Moderately active men who are 18 to 25 years old need about 2,800 calories per day. From 26 to 45, the recommended caloric intake dips to 2,600. From 46 to 65, it hovers around 2,400 before dropping to 2,200 for men 66 to 75. Moderately active men over 75 need about 2,000 calories.
Active Males and Athletes
Highly active men must put away a lot of calories to maintain their weight. Men 18 years old need as much as 3,200 calories. Men 19 to 35 need about 3,000 to fuel an active lifestyle. Men 36 to 55 need to take in about 2,800, while those 56 to 75 should try to consume around 2,600 calories. Active men over 75 need 2,400 calories.
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