Which of the Following Persons Is in a State of Negative

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following persons is in a state of negative energy balance?

• A)A 29-year old woman who has maintained her weight for six months.
• B)A 22-year old man who consumes 1900 kcal/day and is losing weight.
• C)A 23-year-old man who lifts weights every other day and has a BMI of 24.
• D)A 5-year-old girl who is healthy and physically active.

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