Answer: 265 calories
Step-by-step explanation:
The discretionary calorie allowance is the balance of a person can take after achieving the number of calories need to get essential nutrients.
Given : Every day Energy allowance for Ray = 2,000 calories
Energy level required to get essential nutrients =1,735 calories
Then Ray's discretionary calorie allowance =
Energy allowance - Calories required to get essential nutrients
=2000-1735=265 calories
Hence, Ray's discretionary calorie allowance will be 265 calories.