Considerations. Self-reported average energy intake of 2,640 calories for men and 1,785 calories per day for women is within current USDA recommendations. However, since the majority of men and women in the U.S. are overweight or obese, many are eating more calories than they require.f you currently consume more calories than you should, you’re not alone. Daily calorie intake in the U.S. exceeds calorie needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that about 72 percent of men and 64 percent of women are classified as overweight or obese.