The Average Person Requires 2500 Calories Per Day to Maintain

Short Answer

The average person requires 2500 Calories per day to maintain normal body function. Generally speaking, an average person gains one pound of body weight for every 3500 Calories consumed beyond that required by the body. If an average person's diet is 2700 Calories per day for one year, how many pounds of body weight would the person gain during that year?