For someone who is clinically underweight and has been encouraged by their doctor to gain a few pounds, how many calories per day should someone consume to gain 2 pounds in two weeks assuming they burn 2000 calories per day?

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Kaylyn Rowland

12 December, 18:45

For someone who is clinically underweight and has been encouraged by their doctor to gain a few pounds, how many calories per day should someone consume to gain 2 pounds in two weeks assuming they burn 2000 calories per day?

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Akira Brock · Answer 1

I think the answer to the question is 500 calories per day.

Deon Branch · Answer 2

2500 total calories per day.

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming that 3500 excess calories produces 1 pound gain, 7000 excess calories required for 2 pound gain

to be accomplished in 14 days

7000/14 = 500 excess calories per day

2000 required calories per day

2500 total calories per day.