Which statement by the patient being instructed about calorie reduction diet therapy to treat obesity indicates the need for further teaching?

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Reducing calorie intake by 2,000 calories per week is a misunderstanding. A more typical recommendation for weight loss is to reduce daily calorie intake by 500 to 1,000 calories to achieve a 1 to 2 lbs. loss per week, not 2,000 calories per week all at once.

Which Statement by the Patient Being Instructed About Calorie Reduction