Sarah Is Trying to Lose 10 Pounds

question 35

Multiple Choice

Sarah is trying to lose 10 pounds.Which of the following would you suggest?

• A)Reduce your kcalorie intake by 100-200 kcalories a day and engage in 15 minutes of exercise per day.
• B)Ask your physician for a prescription for orlistat.
• C)Replace two meals a day with a bowl of cereal.
• D)Reduce your kcalorie intake by 300-500 kcalories a day and engage in at least 250 minutes of physical activity per week.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs of indirect manufacturing that change with the level of production output, such as utilities for the manufacturing plant.

Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual amount of input (time, materials, etc.) used in production and the standard amount expected to be used.

Direct Labor-Hours

The sum of the hours spent by workers directly manufacturing a product.

Variable Overhead

Indirect production costs that fluctuate with the level of output, such as utilities or materials used in the manufacturing process.