Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781337571357
Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 29, Problem 11P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The caloric intake, when a person with dietary intake of 3000 cal/day, wants to lose 20lb in 60 days, should be evaluated.
Concept Introduction:
- One lb or one pound of energy is equal to 3500 cal.
- To lose 1 pound, 3500 cal of energy has to be spent by a person.
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