Question

Which of the following describes the cause of obesity as a lack of energy balance?

A.more energy in than out=weight gain

B.same amount of energy in and out=weight gain

C.less energy in than out = weight gain

D.more energy out than in = weight gain

Answer 1

The following describes the cause of obesity as a lack of energy balance: more energy in than out=weight gain. Correct answer: A In most people obesity is caused by eating too much and moving too little. If high amounts of energy is consumed and you do not burn off the energy through exercise and physical activity, this will result in obesity.