If your usual energy intake exceeds your energy requirements by 500 kcal per day, this could lead to weight gain of approximately ....
A. 1/2 pound per week
B. 1 pound per week
C. 2 pound per week
D. 1 pound per month
One pound is approximately equal to 3500kcal.
If this person consume extra 500kcal per day within 7days he will reach the extra consumption of 3500kcal. Which means he will gain 1 pound per week.
So the answer is option B
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