Lance would like to lose two pounds a week.If his present energy intake is 4,200 kcal a day and his energy expenditure does not change,how many kilocalories should he consume each day to achieve his goal?
A) 2,000
B) 2,500
C) 3,200
D) 3,700

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To lose two pounds a week, Lance needs to create a calorie deficit of 7,000 kcal per week (2 pounds x 3,500 kcal per pound). To achieve this, he needs to consume 1,000 fewer kcal per day than his current intake of 4,200 kcal per day (7,000 kcal/7 days = 1,000 kcal per day). Therefore, he should consume 3,200 kcal per day (4,200 kcal - 1,000 kcal = 3,200 kcal). Choice C is the only option that is close to this value, making it the best choice.

Lance Would Like to Lose Two Pounds a Week