A 35-year-old woman reduces her caloric intake by 1,200 kcal per week. How much weight will she lose in 26 weeks?

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A caloric deficit of 3,500 kcal is approximately equivalent to losing 1 pound of body weight. Reducing intake by 1,200 kcal per week over 26 weeks results in a total deficit of 31,200 kcal. Dividing 31,200 kcal by 3,500 kcal/pound gives approximately 8.9 pounds of weight loss.

A 35-Year-Old Woman Reduces Her Caloric Intake by 1,200 Kcal