In order to lose one pound per week, you would need to reduce your food intake by _____ kcalories per day.

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To lose one pound per week, you need to create a caloric deficit of 3500 kcalories per week (500 kcalories per day). Therefore, reducing your food intake by 500 kcalories per day would help you achieve the goal of losing one pound per week. To lose one pound per week, you need to create a calorie deficit of around 3500 kcalories. This can be achieved by reducing your daily food intake by 500 kcalories, as 7 x 500 = 3500. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

In Order to Lose One Pound Per Week, You Would