Question

Ray should consume 2,000 calories every day. He consumes 1,735 calories to get essential nutrients. What is Ray's discretionary calorie allowance? 115 calories 265 calories 1,735 calories 2,000 calories

Answer 1

2,000 - 1,735 = 265.

Answer 2

Answer: 265 calories

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.