In order to properly fuel our bodies, we need a certain amount of calories per day. There are many factors contributing to the number we each require including our age, weight, height, and gender. Typically, men need more calories than women. Young people need more than older people. Tall people need more than shorter people, and so on. Extra calories are then added or subtracted to your daily calorie intake number depending on your activity level. For example, a construction worker will require more calories an office worker with the same physical characteristics. Similarly, a person that…