Calculate the recommended daily protein intake for a female marathon runner weighing 126 pounds.

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According to the American College of Sports Medicine, endurance athletes such as marathon runners require approximately 1.2-1.4 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

To convert the runner's weight from pounds to kilograms: 
126 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 57.3 kilograms

Using the range given by ACSM: 
57.3 kg x 1.2-1.4 g/kg = 68.76 g-80.22 g

Therefore, the recommended daily protein intake for a female marathon runner weighing 126 pounds would be in the range of 69-80 g per day, making option B the correct choice.

Calculate the Recommended Daily Protein Intake for a Female Marathon