Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than _____ kcalories a day.

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The minimum daily calorie requirement for an adult female is around 1200 kcalories per day to achieve nutritional adequacy. Consuming fewer calories than this amount can result in inadequate nutrient intake and can lead to nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition, and health complications. The minimum number of calories recommended for adult women is 1200 and for adult men is 1500. Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than 1200 kcalories a day. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Nutritional Adequacy Is Difficult to Achieve on Fewer Than _____