Jill, who currently weighs 180 pounds and is 4' 8" tall, has asked to be placed on a weight-loss diet. Jill should cut how many kcalories/day from her energy intake?

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Jill, who currently weighs 180 pounds and is 4' 8" tall, has asked to be placed on a weight-loss diet. Jill should cut how many kcalories/day from her energy intake?​

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The recommended rate of weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. To achieve this, a person needs to create a calorie deficit of 500-1000 kcalories per day. Jill's weight and height suggest that she has a low body mass index (BMI) and therefore a lower energy requirement than someone who is taller and heavier. Therefore, it would be appropriate for Jill to cut 500-1000 kcalories per day from her diet to achieve a healthy rate of weight loss. Based on the answer choices, E is the closest to this recommendation.

Jill, Who Currently Weighs 180 Pounds and Is 4' 8