Chester's BMI is 35.3. According to his food records, he consumes an average of 2800 kcal/day. He would like to lose 10 pounds in one year by reducing his daily caloric intake. Based on this information, Chester should consume approximately kcal/day.

2600 kcal/day

Explanation:

We all know that 1 pound of fat = 3500 calories

And; 500 calories per day are needed to reduce 1 pound every week. In order to reduce 10 pounds in 1 year ; Chester will need to loose = 10/48 = 0.208 pounds/ week

Reduction in calories required per day to reduce 1 pound every week = 500

Reduction in calories required per day to reduce 0.208 pounds every week = 500 × 0.208 = 104

So; Chester's should consume 2800 - 104 = 2696 kcal/day

The approximate value for this to the nearest thousand = 2600 kcal/day

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