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Why do men tend to lose weight faster than women for the same diet restrictions ?

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Dr. Kenneth Foreman answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Muscle mass: Given equal dietary restrictions a person who burns more calories will lose more weight. Men tend to have more muscle mass, which will consume more calories with exercise. More calories burned each day leads to faster weight loss.

Answered 7/18/2013

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

MOre muscle: In general men have more muscle and a higher metabolism due to muscle mass than women at the same age and weight. The muscle mass, burns more calories. Woman at the same height, weight and age, tend to have less muscle mass and more fat. Fat doesn't burn calories- muscle does.

Answered 2/3/2014

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