Donna currently weighs 160 pounds, is 5 feet tall and needs 1700 kcal/day to maintain weight. How many kcalories should Donna consume daily in order to lose weight?

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Donna currently weighs 160 pounds, is 5 feet tall and needs 1700 kcal/day to maintain weight. How many kcalories should Donna consume daily in order to lose weight?​

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To lose weight, Donna needs to consume fewer calories than what she needs to maintain weight. A safe and effective rate of weight loss is about 1-2 pounds per week. This means she needs to create a calorie deficit of 500-1000 kcal/day. For Donna, this would mean consuming 1200-1300 kcal/day to reach her weight loss goals. Therefore, the best choice is A) 1200.

Donna Currently Weighs 160 Pounds, Is 5 Feet Tall and Needs