Q: Which equation correctly represents the relationship needed to maintain body weight?

$$\text{Calorie intake} = \text{Calorie expenditure}$$

Q: A food contains 9 grams of fat, 15 grams of carbohydrate, and 6 grams of protein. How many total Calories does it provide?

$$9 \times 9 + 15 \times 4 + 6 \times 4 = 81 + 60 + 24 = 165$$ Calories

Q: A beer contains 14 grams of alcohol and 13 grams of carbohydrate. How many Calories does it contain?

$$14 \times 7 + 13 \times 4 = 98 + 52 = 150$$ Calories

Q: A serving of cookies contains 6 grams of fat, 19 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein. How many Calories does one serving contain?

$$6 \times 9 + 19 \times 4 + 2 \times 4 = 54 + 76 + 8 = 138$$ Calories

Q: If a food label lists 7 grams of fat, 20 grams of carbohydrate, and 7 grams of protein, how many Calories does the food contain?

$$7 \times 9 + 20 \times 4 + 7 \times 4 = 63 + 80 + 28 = 171$$ Calories

Question 1

Which equation correctly represents the relationship needed to maintain body weight?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Calorie intake} = 	ext{Calorie expenditure}$$

Question 2

A food contains 9 grams of fat, 15 grams of carbohydrate, and 6 grams of protein. How many total Calories does it provide?

Accepted Answer

$$9 	imes 9 + 15 	imes 4 + 6 	imes 4 = 81 + 60 + 24 = 165$$ Calories

Question 3

Which of the following would most directly increase your basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

Accepted Answer

Increasing lean body mass

Question 4

If a person consumes more Calories than they expend, what is the likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

They will gain weight

Question 5

Which macronutrient provides the highest number of Calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Question 6

A beer contains 14 grams of alcohol and 13 grams of carbohydrate. How many Calories does it contain?

Accepted Answer

$$14 	imes 7 + 13 	imes 4 = 98 + 52 = 150$$ Calories

Question 7

Which component of total energy expenditure typically accounts for the largest proportion of daily energy use?

Accepted Answer

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Question 8

If a person has a negative energy balance, what is the expected result?

Accepted Answer

Losing weight

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a direct contributor to total energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin intake

Question 10

A serving of cookies contains 6 grams of fat, 19 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein. How many Calories does one serving contain?

Accepted Answer

$$6 	imes 9 + 19 	imes 4 + 2 	imes 4 = 54 + 76 + 8 = 138$$ Calories

Question 11

Which of the following would typically represent the greatest calorie expenditure for an individual?

Accepted Answer

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Question 12

Person A weighs 180 lbs with 10% body fat, Person B weighs 180 lbs with 30% body fat. Who likely has the highest BMR?

Accepted Answer

Person A

Question 13

Which of the following changes would most directly affect NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)?

Accepted Answer

Taking the stairs instead of the elevator

Question 14

Which of the following statements about energy balance is correct?

Accepted Answer

Positive energy balance leads to weight gain

Question 15

If a food label lists 7 grams of fat, 20 grams of carbohydrate, and 7 grams of protein, how many Calories does the food contain?

Accepted Answer

$$7 	imes 9 + 20 	imes 4 + 7 	imes 4 = 63 + 80 + 28 = 171$$ Calories

Question 16

Which of the following is a common misconception about the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)?

Accepted Answer

TEF accounts for the majority of daily energy expenditure

Question 17

Which of the following would NOT increase total energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

Decreasing physical activity

Question 18

A college sophomore consumes 2,300 Calories and burns approximately 2,100 Calories daily. What is the expected outcome?

Accepted Answer

Weight gain

Question 19

Which of the following is true if intake is less than expenditure?

Accepted Answer

You are losing weight

Question 20

Which of the following would most likely increase the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)?

Accepted Answer

Eating a high-protein meal

Energy Balance: Intake, Expenditure, and Weight Management

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