Compared with legitimate nutritional advice, a "fad" diet is more likely to make unrealistic claims and severely restrict caloric intake. What is a realistic caloric intake for a 28-year-old woman wishing to lose weight?
A) 1800 to 2100 cal/day C) 1200 to 1500 cal/day
B) 1500 to 1800 cal/day D) 1000 to 1200 cal/day
D
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The NIH recommends low-calorie diets of 1000 to 1200 cal/day for overweight women and 1200 to 1600 cal/day for overweight men and heavier (more than 165 pounds) or more active women.
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