If You Never Get Any Exercise, You Will Not Burn

question 26

Multiple Choice

If you never get any exercise, you will not burn any Calories and so you will gain weight. True or False?

• A) False. Even at rest you burn some Calories, as long as you don't eat too much you might not gain weight.
• B) True. If you never exercise, you will almost certainly gain weight.
• C) False. The amount you exercise is not necessarily related to your weight.
• D) True. Unless you are very careful to eat few Calories.
• E) False. Weight gain depends only on how much you eat, not how much you exercise.

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Definitions:

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the rate remains constant regardless of the amount to which the tax base is applied.

Progressive Tax

A taxation system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income increases, placing a higher burden on wealthier individuals.

Regressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher relative burden on lower-income earners.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable. This can happen due to factors like market inefficiencies, taxes, or subsidies.