Chester's BMI is 35.3.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 4 pounds in 4 weeks by reducing his caloric intake.Based on this information,Chester should consume an average of _____ kcal/day.

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To lose 4 pounds in 4 weeks, Chester needs a caloric deficit of 14,000 kcal (since 1 pound of fat is approximately 3,500 kcal). This means he needs a deficit of 500 kcal/day (14,000 kcal / 28 days). Therefore, he should consume 3600 kcal/day - 500 kcal/day = 3100 kcal/day.

Chester's BMI Is 35