A reasonable weight-loss strategy for obese adults is to increase activity and reduce food intake enough to create a deficit of ____ kcalories per day.

a. 300 to 500
b. 100 to 200
c. 750 to 1000
d. 500 to 750
e. 200 to 300


Answer: d. 500 to 750

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