Question

charlene has a bmi of 29; therefore, she wants to change her body composition. which plan would be best for her?
a she should exercise 60 minutes a day, eat six small meals that equal less than 2,000 calories, and make sure to get plenty of rest.
b she should run 30 minutes a day, eat balanced meals that contain about 1,000 calories each, and sleep about six hours a night.
c she should lift weights 45 minutes a day, eat 4,000 calories a day, and sleep at least 10 hours a night.
d she should do cardiovascular exercises, eat six small meals that altogether equal 1,000 calories, and sleep about eight hours a night.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.
a
b

Explanation:

• Option B: Eating only 1,000 calories per meal (assuming three meals a day, that's 3,000 calories, but the option says "contain about 1,000 calories each" which is unclear. Also, 6 hours of sleep is less than the recommended 7 - 9 hours for adults. Running 30 minutes a day might not be enough for significant body - composition change if diet and rest are not optimal.
• Option C: Eating 4,000 calories a day is likely excessive for someone wanting to change body composition (unless bulking with a very active lifestyle, but lifting weights 45 minutes a day may not justify that calorie intake. 10 hours of sleep is on the higher end, but the calorie intake is a major issue.
• Option D: 1,000 calories a day is extremely low (below the minimum recommended for adults in most cases, which can lead to nutrient deficiencies and a slower metabolism).
• Option A: Exercising 60 minutes a day (good for calorie burn and overall health), eating six small meals (helps with metabolism regulation), less than 2,000 calories (a reasonable calorie intake for many adults looking to manage weight depending on activity level), and plenty of rest (7 - 9 hours is recommended for adults, and "plenty" can imply that).

Answer:

A. She should exercise 60 minutes a day, eat six small meals that equal less than 2,000 calories, and make sure to get plenty of rest.