Case Study

Jackie wants to lose 15 lbs. in three months. We need to know the daily calorie intake

To lose 1 lb. she needs to burn 3500 calories.

15 lb. x 3,500 calories= 52,500 calories

15 lb. / 12 weeks = 1.25 lb. to lose per week

1.25 lb. x 3500 calories = 4, 375

2,480 x 5 = 12,400 calories burned per week

12,400 – 4,375 = 8,025 calories

8,025 calories / 7 days =

Does this make sense? Can you take it from here? How many calories should she consume for the next 12 weeks?