Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race.He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.He weighs 80 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?

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Aerobic exercise for someone weighing 80 kg requires approximately 12 kcal per minute. For 90 minutes daily, this equals 1080 kcal. The average daily caloric need for a man of this weight is about 2500-3000 kcal. Adding these, the total is around 3500-4000 kcal. To maintain weight during intense training, the higher end of this range is more realistic, making 4000 kcal the minimum requirement.

Lance's Goal Is to Win a Marathon Bicycle Race