Lance Would Like to Lose Two Pounds a Week

question 30

Multiple Choice

Lance would like to lose two pounds a week.If his present energy intake is 4,200 kcal a day and his energy expenditure does not change,how many kilocalories should he consume each day to achieve his goal?

• A) 2,000
• B) 2,500
• C) 3,200
• D) 3,700

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