Juliana (140 lbs) is a resistance athlete who trains five to six days per week for at least an hour. According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, her minimal intake of protein should be approximately ________ g daily.
A. 76
B. 96
C. 59
D. 130
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).