Exercise Programs for the Obese Have Proven to Be Relatively

question 8

Multiple Choice

Exercise programs for the obese have proven to be relatively ineffective in promoting weight loss.This surprising result is likely attributable to the fact that

• A) the majority of the body's calorie expenditure is dedicated to maintaining the physiological processes of the body rather than fueling behavior.
• B) after exercising many people consume extra drinks and food that offset their calorie loss.
• C) obese people do not burn as many calories when they exercise as do normal-weight people.
• D) both A and B
• E) both B and C

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