Elisa is a gymnast who trains on average for two hours each day. She supports her daily activity by consuming 2,500 kilocalories per day. What is the minimum number of kilocalories she should consume from carbohydrates?

B) 1,125 kcal

Explanation:

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Elisa is a gymnast who trains on average for two hours each day. She supports her daily activity by consuming 2,500 kilocalories per day. What is the minimum number of kilocalories she should consume from carbohydrates?

A) 1,050 kcal

B) 1,125 kcal

C) 1,580 kcal

D) 1,790 kcal

Solution

Calories in food provide energy in the form of heat so that our bodies can function. Our bodies store and "burn" calories as fuel. Many dieters count calories and try to decrease caloric intake to lose weight.

The USDA recommends that 45 to 65 percent of your total daily calories come from carbohydrates.

45% of 2500

=0.45x2500

= 1,125kcal

The options are given below:

A. 1,580 kcal

B. 1,050 kcal

C. 1,790 kcal

D. 1,125 kcal

The correct option is D. 1,125 kcal

Explanation: A calorie is the amount of heat that is needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

Calories in food therefore provide energy in the form of heat needed by our bodies to function properly.

Our bodies are capable of storing and burning calories as fuel.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the recommended daily intake of calories that should come from carbohydrates should be within the range of 45 to 65 percent.

Therefore:

45% of 2500

=0.45x2500

= 1,125kcal

Hence, the minimum number of calories she should consume from carbohydrates is 1,125kcal.