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consuming an excess calorie rate of 200 calories per day without offsetting exercise can result in which of the following?
extra 5 pounds per year
extra 10 pounds per year
extra 20 pounds per year
extra 15 pounds per year

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total excess calories per year

There are 365 days in a year. If there is an excess of 200 calories per day, then the total excess calories per year is \(200\times365 = 73000\) calories.

Step2: Convert calories to pounds

It is known that 3500 calories is approximately equal to 1 pound. So, to find the number of pounds, we divide the total excess calories by 3500. That is \(\frac{73000}{3500}\approx 20.86\). Rounding to the nearest whole - number value among the options, 20 pounds is the closest.

Answer:

Extra 20 pounds per year