Sally's estimated energy requirement, based upon her age, height, and weight, is approximately 2000 kcalories per day. What is the maximum number of kcalories per day that she can consume to lose 3 pounds per month. Assume 1 month is 30 days.

a. 1650 kcalories

b. 1400 kcalories

c. 1700 kcalories

d. 1530 kcalories

e. 1200 kcalories

1200 kcalories

Explanation:

The maximum number of kilocalories per day required by Sally is 1200 kilocalories so that to lose 3 pounds per month. Energy plays a very important role in our life. If we do not consume energy from food or other materials we are not able to carry out the day to day activities or our body is not able to perform any function. So minimum amount of energy is required by our body if we have to lose our weight.