What is this woman’s ideal weight range? How much weight does she need to lose to reach that ideal weight? By how much should she reduce her caloric intake? What else can she do to facilitate weight loss?
A 32-year-old woman presents to the clinic for advice regarding weight loss. She is 5’4″ tall and weighs 159 pounds. Her typical diet consists of approximately 2500 calories per day. She generally has a very light activity level that only includes housework. Based on the above information, what is this woman’s ideal weight range? How much weight does she need to lose to reach that ideal weight? By how much should she reduce her caloric intake? What else can she do to facilitate weight loss?
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