Calculate the total evaporation of sweat necessary to prevent heat gain in the body given the following information:Total body energy expenditure = 250 KcalExercise efficacy = 20%Evaporation of 1000 ml of sweat results in 580 Kcal of heat lossTherefore, the total evaporation of sweat necessary to prevent body heat gain in these conditions is

A. 0.344 liters.
B. 0.276 liters.
C. 0.166 liters.
D. None of these answers is correct.


Answer: A

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