Benjamin Is an 18-Year-Old College Student Who Is 1

question 80

Multiple Choice

Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 1.8 m (5'10") tall and weighs 77.3 kg (170 lb) . How many kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?

• A) 1,375 kcal
• B) 1,855 kcal
• C) 3,024 kcal
• D) 3,360 kcal

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