5 Countries with the Highest Daily Calorie Consumption in the World

2. United States 

Daily Calorie Consumption per Capita: 3,868 

The United States is the second most calorie consuming country in the world with an average American consuming at least 3,868 calories a day. In the U.S., men consume more calories on average than women. The average American adult woman needs between 1,800 and 2,400 calories per day, while the average American adult man needs between 2,400 and 3,000. Researchers have found that women are more likely to consume soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages and fast food during young adulthood than in later periods of adulthood. As shown in a study, 62.7% of young women ate fast foods and 61.0% consumed soft drinks or soda that contain sugar at least once a week.