Rachel is a gymnast who trains 2 hours/day on average.She supports her daily activity by consuming 2,500 kilocalories per day.What is the minimum amount of kilocalories she should be consuming from carbohydrate sources?
A)1,125 kcal
B)1,376 kcal
C)1,588 kcal
D)1,625 kcal

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For an athlete like Rachel, it's recommended that 45-65% of her total daily calories come from carbohydrates. Using the minimum percentage (45%), we calculate the minimum amount of calories from carbohydrates: 2500 kcal * 0.45 = 1125 kcal.

Rachel Is a Gymnast Who Trains 2 Hours/day on Average