A male college student practices caloric restriction (negative caloric balance of 500 calories per day)for 21 days.In theory,this individual should lose ______ pound(s)of fat at the completion of the 21 days.

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Caloric restriction of 500 calories per day for 21 days results in a total caloric deficit of 500 * 21 = 10,500 calories. Since 1 pound of fat is equivalent to 3500 calories, the individual should lose approximately 10,500 / 3500 = 3 pounds of fat.

A Male College Student Practices Caloric Restriction (Negative Caloric Balance