A nurse calculates the needed kilocalories (kcal) for a 150-lb moderately active person to be _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
2043 kcal
150 pounds ÷ 2.2 pounds = 68.1 kg 30 kcal = 2043 kcal.
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