Mary Sue wishes to lose 5 pounds befe her vacation in approximately 5 weeks. Her average consumption is 2,100 kilocalies. How many kilocalies should she consume daily to lose this weight, assuming her activity pattern remains unchanged?

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To lose 1 pound, a person needs to create a deficit of 3,500 kilocalories. To lose 5 pounds in 5 weeks, Mary Sue needs to create a deficit of 17,500 kilocalories over the 5 weeks or 3,500 kilocalories per week. To achieve a 3,500-kilocalorie deficit, Mary Sue needs to consume 500 fewer kilocalories per day than she currently does. Therefore, Mary Sue should consume 1,600 to 1,700 kilocalories daily to lose 5 pounds before her vacation. Choice B falls within this range.

Mary Sue Wishes to Lose 5 Pounds Befe Her Vacation