Show Average ManTo Man Down To 2900 Calories A revision in the reference mans daily caloric intake has been made by the d dietary counsel counsel counsel coun coun- sel of the National Academy of Science-National Science Research Council THE ENTITY known as the reference man is 25 years vears old 69 inches high and weighs pounds He consumes calories a day but the revision drops the intake to 2900 What is puzzling is that the Council says that to maintain their year old weight men and women should reduce their caloric intake as they grow older WHILE THIS will ly eliminate tendencies toward obesity and prolong life another another another an an- other admirable recommendation tion is that of physical fitness exponents Regular exercise will burn off unneeded calories to some some ex extent extent ex- ex x- x tent and help us maintain good health and circulation |