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exam lesson name: body size and weight management
exam number: 708740r
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question 5 of 20:
select the best answer for the question.

1. an ______ occurs when you consume fewer calories than you burn on a given day.

a. energy surplus
b. calorie - burn meter
c. energy deficit
d. calorie diffuser
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Explanation:

When you consume fewer calories than you burn, your body has to use stored energy, which is known as an energy deficit. An energy surplus is when you consume more calories than you burn. The other options are not standard terms for this concept.

Answer:

C. energy deficit