[pct-l] Question about food

[Scott Bryce]

It is estimated that a through hiker burns about 6000 calories per day
on his hike. Do you carry enough food to consume 6000 calories per day,
or do you carry less, and make up the difference during town stops?

I know the answer is different for every hiker, but I am interested in
getting a rough idea how many ounces/calories per day a typical through
hiker carries.