Question

if your usual energy intake exceeds your energy requirements by 500 kcal per day, this could lead to weight gain of approximately
multiple choice
1/2 pound per week
1 pound per week.
2 pounds per week.
1 pound per month

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the energy - weight relationship

It is known that approximately \(3500\) kcal is equivalent to \(1\) pound of body weight.

Step2: Calculate the weekly excess energy

If the energy intake exceeds requirements by \(500\) kcal per day, then the weekly excess energy \(E = 500\times7=3500\) kcal.

Answer:

1 pound per week.