Which of the Following Does NOT Happen When a Negative

Question

Which of the following does NOT happen when a negative energy balance exists
A)The body makes use of stored energy reserves.
B)The caloric content of the food ingested is less than the energy output.
C)The caloric content of the food ingested exceeds the energy lost due to heat or work.
D)The body loses weight to meet energy needs.

Accepted Answer

Option C states the opposite of a negative energy balance, where the caloric content of the food ingested exceeds the energy lost due to heat or work. In a negative energy balance, the body is utilizing stored energy reserves and losing weight to meet energy needs, and the caloric content of the food ingested is less than the energy output.