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10. Energy Balance: Body Weight, Obesity, & Eating Disorders
10. Energy Balance: Body Weight, Obesity, & Eating Disorders / Healthy Weight / Problem 1
Problem 1

If a person creates a consistent daily caloric deficit of 500 kcal, estimate the expected body weight change in pounds over 10 weeks. Use 3,500 kcal ≈ 1 lb of body fat. Show calculations.