​If a Female Ate 100 Extra Calories Per Day in Excess

question 78

Multiple Choice

​If a female ate 100 extra calories per day in excess of her needs,approximately how many days would it take to gain one pound,if energy expenditure remained constant?

• A) ​7 days
• B) ​14 days
• C) ​1 month (30 days)
• D) ​1 month + 1 week (35 days)
• E) ​1 month + 2 weeks (42 days)

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