A nurse is helping a client design a weight-loss diet. To lose one pound of fat (3,500 calories) per week, how many calories should be decreased each day?

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To lose one pound of fat per week, a person must create a deficit of 3,500 calories. To achieve this, they must decrease their caloric intake by 500 calories per day (3,500/7 days = 500 calories per day). Therefore, the best choice is C.

A Nurse Is Helping a Client Design a Weight-Loss Diet