Alicia's goal is to become a world-class endurance athlete. She trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily. She weighs 60 kg. Based on this information, what is the minimum number of kilocalories she needs to consume daily to maintain her body weight while in training?

A. 4700 kcal
B. 5700 kcal
C. 2700 kcal
D. 3700 kcal


Answer: C

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