Solve the Problem. -The Number of Daily Calories K Needed by a Moderately

question 38

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The number of daily calories K needed by a moderately active man who weighs w pounds, is h inches tall, and is y years old, can be estimated by the formula K = 19.18w + 7h - 9.52y + 92.4. Find the daily caloric need of a
Moderately active man weighing 214 lbs, who is 72 inches tall and 49 years old.

• A)3669.68
• B)4049.64
• C)4234.44
• D)3854.48

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary actions, sensory perception, thought, reasoning, and memory.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem to the lower back, carrying nerve impulses between the brain and the body.

Reflex Actions

Automatic and involuntary responses to stimuli facilitated by neural pathways known as reflex arcs, crucial for survival by enabling quick reactions without direct involvement of the brain.

Peripheral Nerves

Nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting sensory and motor information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.