Which of the Following Does NOT Happen When a Negative

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT happen when a negative energy balance exists

• A)The body makes use of stored energy reserves.
• B)The caloric content of the food ingested is less than the energy output.
• C)The caloric content of the food ingested exceeds the energy lost due to heat or work.
• D)The body loses weight to meet energy needs.

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