Question

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select the correct answer.
weight management is one benefit of participating in sports. which sentence is true regarding weight management?
○ a. to lose weight you must burn fewer calories than you consume.
○ b. regular participation in sports helps preserve muscle mass.
○ c. you burn more calories when engaged in a sports activity that is less intense.
○ d. sports can help you control your weight regardless of your diet.

Explanation:

• Option A: To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you consume, not fewer. So A is false.
• Option B: Regular sports participation can help preserve muscle mass as it stimulates muscle activity and growth. This is true.
• Option C: You burn more calories when engaged in a more intense sports activity, not less intense. So C is false.
• Option D: Sports alone cannot control weight regardless of diet. A balanced diet is also crucial. So D is false.

Answer:

B. Regular participation in sports helps preserve muscle mass.