A nurse is caring for a 60-year-old, sedentary female patient. While educating the patient about how many calories are required to maintain her current body weight, the nurse recommends approximately
1. 800 calories a day.
2. 1000 calories a day.
3. 1600 calories a day.
4. 2000 calories a day.
ANS: 3
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