Question

which of the following is not true about energy balance?
a energy balance is influenced by the amount of exercise one gets and their dietary habits
b inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories.
c stored body fat will increase if calorie intake is greater than energy used.
d energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy.
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
o a
o b
o c
o d

Explanation:

• Option A: Exercise and diet affect energy balance. Exercise burns calories, diet provides them. So this is true.
• Option B: Inactive people use less energy, not more. They should consume fewer calories. This statement is false.
• Option C: If calorie intake > energy used, excess is stored as fat. True.
• Option D: Energy balance is indeed between calories consumed and used. True.

Answer:

B. Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories.