Correct option is B
Ans: (b)
Approx 2200 calories/day
Sol. The
daily calorie requirement for an adolescent female is approximately
2200 calories. This can vary depending on activity level, age, and overall health, but around 2200 calories is the general recommendation for an average, moderately active adolescent female.
Explanation of each option:
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(a) 1500-2000 calories/day: This range may be too low for most adolescents, especially if they are moderately active.
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(b) Approx 2200 calories/day: Correct answer. This is the typical daily calorie requirement for an adolescent female with moderate activity.
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(c) 2500-3000 calories/day: This range is generally too high for most adolescent females unless they are very physically active or in a period of rapid growth.
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(d) 4500-5000 calories/day: This is an excessively high calorie requirement for an adolescent female under normal circumstances.