Questions: Consuming an excess calorie rate of 200 calories per day without offsetting exercise can result in which of the following? Extra 5 pounds per year Extra 20 pounds per year Extra 15 pounds per year Extra 10 pounds per year

The answer is the last one: Extra 20 pounds per year.

To determine the weight gain from consuming an excess of 200 calories per day, we need to understand the relationship between calories and weight. Approximately 3,500 calories are equivalent to one pound of body weight. Therefore, to calculate the potential weight gain over a year:

1. Calculate the total excess calories per year:

   • 200 calories/day * 365 days/year = 73,000 calories/year

2. Convert the excess calories to pounds:

   • 73,000 calories/year ÷ 3,500 calories/pound = 20.857 pounds/year

Rounding to the nearest whole number, consuming an excess of 200 calories per day without additional exercise can result in an extra 20 pounds per year.

Explanation for each option:

• Extra 5 pounds per year: Incorrect. This would require an excess of approximately 50 calories per day.
• Extra 20 pounds per year: Correct. As calculated, 200 excess calories per day can lead to approximately 20 pounds of weight gain per year.
• Extra 15 pounds per year: Incorrect. This would require an excess of approximately 150 calories per day.
• Extra 10 pounds per year: Incorrect. This would require an excess of approximately 100 calories per day.