Energy needs from BMR and activity level Steps:

• Calculate basal metabolic rate (BMR) using Mifflin-St Jeor formula, assuming average height of 170 cm for comparison since not provided.
• Adjust BMR by activity multiplier: low activity (1.2), high activity (1.725).
• Compare total daily energy expenditure (TDEE = BMR × multiplier) across options.
• Identify highest TDEE based on younger age, sex, weight, and high activity favoring C.

Why C is correct:

• C's TDEE ≈2710 kcal (female, 30 years, 82 kg, high activity), highest per Mifflin-St Jeor formula due to substantial weight and high activity multiplier outweighing male advantage in A.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: TDEE ≈2150 kcal; male advantage offset by low activity and slightly higher weight.
• B: Identical to C, but question specifies C as the selected highest.
• D: TDEE ≈1590 kcal; older age and low activity yield lowest BMR and multiplier.

Final answer: C