Multiple choice

A person who eats more calories than they burn off will...

  1. maintain weight

  2. lose weight

  3. gain weight

  4. stay the same
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Weight change is determined by energy balance. Consuming more calories than the body expends leads to a surplus, which is stored as fat, resulting in weight gain. Conversely, burning more calories than consumed leads to weight loss.

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