Martha is maintaining her current weight by eating 2,500 kilocalories per day.To lose 1 pound of fat per week,she would have to decrease her intake to how many kilocalories per day?

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To lose 1 pound of fat per week, Martha would need to create a calorie deficit of approximately 3,500 calories (since 1 pound of fat is roughly equivalent to 3,500 calories). Since there are 7 days in a week, this means she would need to create a daily calorie deficit of approximately 500 calories (3,500 divided by 7). If she is currently consuming 2,500 kilocalories per day, then decreasing her intake by 500 kilocalories would mean she needs to eat 2,000 kilocalories per day to lose 1 pound of fat per week. Therefore, the best choice is B (1,900 to 2,000).

Martha Is Maintaining Her Current Weight by Eating 2,500 Kilocalories