To lose a pound of body fat in a week, daily energy expenditure would have to increase by about _____ kcals
a. 350
b. 500
c. 700
d. 3500
B
One pound of fat represents 3,500 kcals. To lose a pound of fat in a week, daily energy expendi-ture would need to increase by 3,500 รท 7 = 500 kcals.
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