Benton usually consumes 2200 kcal/day. He wants to meet the AMDR for carbohydrate intake (45-65% of total kcal). Based on this information, his acceptable range of intake for carbohydrates is ________ kcal/day.

A. 1440-1630
B. 725-1030
C. 990-1430
D. 850-1130


Answer: C

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