Mary Sue wishes to lose 5 pounds before her vacation in approximately 5 weeks. Her average consumption is 2,100 kcalories. How many kcalories should she consume daily to lose this weight, assuming her activity pattern remains unchanged?

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To lose one pound, a person must create a caloric deficit of 3,500 kcalories. To lose 5 pounds in 5 weeks, Mary Sue must create a deficit of 17,500 kcalories over that time (3,500 kcalories/pound x 5 pounds x 5 weeks). To lose this weight, she should consume 1,700 kcalories per day (17,500 kcalories / 5 weeks / 7 days). Therefore, the best choice is B) 1,600 to 1,700, as this range falls within her recommended daily caloric intake for weight loss.

Mary Sue Wishes to Lose 5 Pounds Before Her Vacation