Mandy is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 154 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

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The simple "rule of thumb" method for estimating basal energy needs is to multiply body weight in pounds by 10, so:

154 lbs x 10 = 1540 kcal

This estimate is for a 24-hour period, so the final answer is:

1540 kcal / 24 hours = 64.17 kcal/hour

Rounded to the nearest 10, Mandy's estimated 24-hour basal energy needs are 1512 kcal. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Mandy Is a 22-Year-Old Woman Who Weighs 154 Pounds