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.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Exercise (energy use) and diet (energy intake) do influence energy balance, so A is true.
• Option B: Inactive people use less energy (since they are not active), so they should consume fewer calories. The statement says "inactive people use more energy" which is false.
• Option C: If calorie intake > energy used, the excess is stored as fat, so C is true.
• Option D: Energy balance is indeed the balance between calories consumed and used, so D is true.

Answer:

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