Question

Which of the following conditions must be met to reduce weight?

• A. The energy intake from food should be equal to the energy usage by body
• B. The energy intake from food should be more than the energy used by the body.
• C. The energy intake from food should be lesser than the energy used by the body.
• D. Energy intake from food and energy consumption does not influence the weight put on by a person.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

The energy intake from food should be lesser than the energy used by the body.

Energy obtained from food is utilized for all the body functions/activities. Excess energy is stored in the form of fat in our body and used whenever required. If usage of energy is less than its intake, then that excess energy becomes excess weight and person becomes fat. If the person wants to lose weight, then he/she has to change the equation and use more energy than its intake.