To lose 2 lbs over a 2-week period,caloric intake would need to be reduced by _____ kcal/day.

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To lose 1 pound, a person needs to create a calorie deficit of 3500 calories. Therefore, to lose 2 pounds over a 2-week period, a person would need to create a deficit of 7000 calories. Dividing 7000 calories by 14 days gives a daily calorie deficit of 500 calories. Therefore, the correct answer is D, reducing caloric intake by 500 kcal/day would result in a 2 lb weight loss over a 2-week period.

To Lose 2 Lbs Over a 2-Week Period,caloric Intake Would