Part of the reason is that humans are not run on batteries. Humans are more similar to fuel cells in that we consume oxygen to produce energy. We inhale oxygen,

Part of the reason is that humans are not run on batteries. Humans are more similar to fuel cells in that we consume oxygen to produce energy. We inhale oxygen, combine it with our energy stores and exhale 80% of the mass[2]. An average American man needs about 3400 Calories each day which corresponds to about 1 kg of oxygen consumed[1]. Similarly the average American woman uses 2550 Calories and .75 kg of oxygen. [1] Design Rules for Life Support Systems http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20040012725.pdf http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/2004001... [2] http://www.livescience.com/49157-how-fat-is-lost-body.html http://www.livescience.com/49157-how-fat-is-lost-body.html