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A 17-year-old female comes to the office for a regular checkup. She has a history of irregular menstrual cycle and weight gain for the past year. On physical examination, there is excessive hair on her chin and arms. After advising pelvic ultrasound and blood tests, she is referred her to a nutritionist. What factor should the nutritionist keep in mind before deciding the number of daily calories the patient should consume to lose weight?