Maria typically consumes about 2,000 Calories per day. How many Calories per day should she strive to eat in order to safely lose one pound per week?

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In order to lose one pound per week, Maria needs to create a calorie deficit of 3,500 Calories over the course of the week (since one pound equals 3,500 Calories). Divided over seven days, that means she needs to create a daily deficit of 500 Calories. To do this, she should aim to eat 1,500 Calories per day. This will allow her to lose weight safely and sustainably without compromising her health or energy levels. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Maria Typically Consumes About 2,000 Calories Per Day