Chester's BMI is 35.3.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 10 pounds in 1 year by reducing his daily caloric intake.Based on this information,Chester should consume _____ kcal/day.

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To lose 10 pounds in a year, Chester needs a caloric deficit of about 35,000 calories (since 1 pound of fat is roughly 3,500 calories). This means he needs a daily deficit of about 96 calories (35,000 calories/365 days). Therefore, he should consume 3600 - 96 = 3504 kcal/day, which is closest to option C (3400 kcal/day).

Chester's BMI Is 35