O Levels Biology (5090)•5090/12/O/N/19

Explanation
Energy needs based on BMR and activity level Steps:
- Calculate approximate BMR using Harris-Benedict formula, assuming average heights (175 cm men, 170 cm women) since not provided.
- Adjust BMR by activity multipliers: low/sedentary ≈1.2, high/very active ≈1.725.
- Compare total daily energy expenditure (TDEE = BMR × multiplier) for each option.
- Identify the highest TDEE, noting height assumption introduces minor uncertainty but doesn't change ranking.
Why B is correct:
- B's high activity multiplier significantly boosts her TDEE to ~2760 kcal/day, exceeding others despite female sex lowering base BMR.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Male sex and youth raise BMR (~1920 kcal), but low activity limits TDEE to ~2300 kcal/day.
- C: Identical to B except low activity, yielding lower TDEE (~1920 kcal/day).
- D: Older age and lower weight reduce BMR (~1360 kcal), so low-activity TDEE is only ~1630 kcal/day.
Not enough information on heights for precise calculation, but trends confirm ranking. Final answer: B
Topic: Diet
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