currently weighs 180 pounds and has asked to be placed on a weight-loss diet to allow her to lose two pounds a week.You tell Jill that she must cut _____ kcalories/day in order to achieve this goal.

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To lose one pound of body weight, a deficit of 3500 calories is needed. Therefore, to lose 2 pounds per week, a deficit of 7000 calories per week (or 1000 calories per day) is necessary. To lose one pound of weight, a deficit of 3500 calories is required. To lose two pounds a week, a deficit of 7000 calories per week (or 1000 calories per day) is needed. Therefore, the best choice is C - cutting 1000 calories per day.

Currently Weighs 180 Pounds and Has Asked to Be Placed