Sarah Is Trying to Understand the Principle of Energy Balance

question 44

Multiple Choice

Sarah is trying to understand the principle of energy balance so she can develop a diet plan. She needs to understand that

• A)if energy expenditure exceeds caloric intake, it creates a positive energy balance. This leads to weight loss.
• B)if energy expenditure exceeds caloric intake, it creates a negative energy balance. This leads to weight loss.
• C)if caloric intake exceeds energy expenditure, it creates a negative energy balance. This leads to weight loss.
• D)if caloric intake exceeds energy expenditure, it creates a positive energy balance. This leads to weight loss.

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