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Understanding Energy Balance and Metabolism

Health And Nutrition

An overview of energy balance, metabolic processes, and dietary strategies for weight management.

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10 Questions Medium Ages 14+ Nov 3, 2026

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1 What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represent?

A Energy used during intense exercise
B Energy the body needs at complete rest for organ function
C Energy burned through food digestion
D Energy stored as fat

2 What is the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)?

A Energy required to digest and process food
B Energy burned while sleeping
C Energy used for physical activity
D Energy saved as glycogen

3 What is meant by 'Energy Balance'?

A Eating as much as possible
B The relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure
C Only exercising to burn calories
D Restricting all food groups

4 What happens during a caloric surplus?

A Weight loss
B Maintenance of body weight
C Weight gain and fat storage
D Increased metabolic rate

5 What defines a caloric deficit?

A Intake is greater than expenditure
B Intake equals expenditure
C Intake is lower than expenditure
D No food is consumed

6 What are the three components of the '3-3-3 rule' for weight loss?

A 3 meals a day, 3 food groups per meal, 3 bottles of water before meals
B 3 hours of exercise, 3 liters of water, 3 snacks
C 3 days of fasting, 3 types of protein, 3 grams of fat
D 3 miles, 3 vitamins, 3 hours of sleep

7 Which nutrients help slow down blood sugar spikes?

A Refined carbohydrates
B Lean proteins and healthy fats
C Added sugars
D White flour

8 What factors can influence energy balance?

A Physical activity and food intake
B Circadian rhythms and environmental temperature
C All of the above
D None of the above

9 How often should a 'moderately active' person exercise according to the text?

A 6-7 days a week
B 3-5 days a week
C Once a month
D Never

10 What is the primary way the body stores energy?

A As muscle tissue
B As fat and glycogen
C As water
D As fiber

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