Question

Sally's estimated energy requirement, based upon her age, height, and weight, is approximately 2000 kcalories per day. What is the maximum number of kealories per day that she can consume to lose 3 pounds per month? Assume 1 month is 3o days. a. 1650 kcalories b. 1400 kcalories c. 1700 kcalories d. 1530 kcalories e. 1200 kcalories

Answer 1

A. 1650 kcalories per day.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Energy requirement = 2000 kcalories per day

Number of pounds loss per day = 3 pounds per month

Since 3,500 kcal = 1 lb,

= 10, 500 kcalories per month

Since 30 days = 1 month,

Energy requirement per month = 2000 × 30

= 60,000 kcalories per month

Number of kcalories consumed per month = 60000 - 10500

= 49,500 kcalories ÷ 30 days

= 1650 kcalories per day.