Question

sandra ate about 2,000 calories yesterday. she was not feeling well, so she laid around and watched tv all day and burned 1,200 calories. if sandra did this all week, she would __________. a. lose weight because she is in a state of energy balance b maintain her weight because she is in a state of energy balance c. lose weight because she is not in a state of energy balance d gain weight because she is not in a state of energy balance please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate daily calorie surplus

Calorie - intake per day is 2000 and calorie - burn per day is 1200. Surplus = 2000 - 1200 = 800 calories.

Step2: Analyze weight - change situation

When calorie intake is greater than calorie burn (not in energy balance), there is a calorie surplus. Over time, this surplus leads to weight gain.

Answer:

D. gain weight because she is not in a state of energy balance