A Male Who Is Rigorously Training on a Nearly Daily

A male who is rigorously training on a nearly daily basis has an estimated daily energy need of ____ kcal/kg/d.

A) 40
B) 45
C) 50
D) 55
189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training.
Training Year
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Preparation
Competition
Transition
General training; focus on endurance
Specific training; focus on increasing power and strength
Practice races
Racing season
Active recovery