In order to lose one pound per week, you would need to reduce your food intake by about _____ kcalories per day.
A)100
B)250
C)500
D)1000
E)1500

Question

In order to lose one pound per week, you would need to reduce your food intake by about _____ kcalories per day. ​
A)​100
B)​250
C)​500
D)​1000
E)​1500

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To lose one pound per week, you need a calorie deficit of about 3500 kcalories per week (500 kcalories per day). Therefore, reducing your food intake by 500 kcalories per day would lead to a weight loss of one pound per week.

In Order to Lose One Pound Per Week, You Would