​A Simple Calculation Used to Give You a "Ballpark" Calorie

question 25

Multiple Choice

​A simple calculation used to give you a "ballpark" calorie level for weight maintenance is to multiply your body weight in pounds by the number _____.

• A) 13​
• B) ​15
• C) ​17
• D) ​25
• E) ​30

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Definitions:

Triglycerides

A type of fat found in the blood, sourced from food and the body's production, used for energy or stored.

Acetyl-CoA

A molecule that plays a key role in metabolism and is involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids.

Energy Intake

The total amount of energy from food and drink consumed and utilized by the body, measured in calories or joules.

Gain Weight

An increase in body weight through the accumulation of fat, muscle mass, or both, often resulting from an imbalance between calories consumed and burned.