Elsa is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 152 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

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The "rule of thumb" method for estimating basal energy needs is approximately 10 kcal per pound of body weight per day. For Elsa, who weighs 152 pounds, this calculation would be 152 pounds x 10 kcal/pound/day = 1520 kcal/day. The closest answer to this calculation is 1490 kcal, making option B the correct choice.

Elsa Is a 22-Year-Old Woman Who Weighs 152 Pounds