A 35-year-old woman comes to the physician because she is interested in starting a weight-loss program. She has a sedentary lifestyle. She is 168cm (5 ft 6) tall and weighs 82kg (180 lb); BMI is 29kg/m2. Physical examination shows no other abnormalities. The physician refers her to a dietician for nutrition assessment and counseling. The dietician determines that the patient is consuming 200g of carbohydrates, 65g of protein, 50g of fat, and 15g of alcohol daily. This patient’s average daily caloric intake is most likely equivalent to which of the following kilocalories?
A)1290
B)1615
C)1845
D)1933
E)2230
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