If the AI for linolenic acid is 16 and 11 g/d for adult males and females, respectively, how much soybean oil would an adult need to consume in a day to meet his needs?

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According to the AI for linolenic acid, an adult male needs 16 g/d and an adult female needs 11 g/d. One tablespoon (15 mL) of soybean oil contains 1.25 g of linolenic acid. Therefore, an adult male would need to consume 12.8 tablespoons (16 g/1.25 g per tbsp) and an adult female would need to consume 8.8 tablespoons (11 g/1.25 g per tbsp) of soybean oil in a day to meet their needs. Since tablespoons would be a large amount to consume in a day, the best choice would be 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 mL) or slightly less than that, which is option D - 1 ½ tablespoons.

If the AI for Linolenic Acid Is 16 and 11