Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race. He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily. He weighs 80 kg. Based on this information, what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?

A. 5000
B. 3000
C. 6000
D. 4000


Answer: D

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