If someone who is trying to lose weight reduces their caloric intake by 800 kcal per day, and maintains the same calorie intake
for the duration of their weight loss, the rate of weight loss will continually slow. what is the best explanation for this continued slowing in the rate of weight loss?
Drastically reducing your calorie intake won't do you any good. The recommended daily calorie intake for individuals who wish to lose weight should be around 1,200 to 1,500 0calories for women and 1,500 to 1,800 calories for men. It is important to consume enough calories so you can maintain normal physiological functions as well as a good metabolic rate. Consuming lesser than the prescribed amount will only slow down metabolism. This means that you won't lose weight like you planned.
Since the person has reduced his calorie intake, he or she is losing calories but not taking in the same amount of calories.
During the initial days of weight loss, the calories deficit is high due to which body loses weight at a fast pace. But when the body loses weight this calorie deficit also reduces due to which the rate of weight loss reduces.
Overall, the higher the calorie deficit the higher is the weight loss.
