When the nurse is educating a women's group on obesity and healthy eating, which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) Consuming 3500 extra calories in a week will result in 1 pound of fat.
B) Extra calories are converted to amino acids or protein.
C) Food that contains large amounts of fat stimulates energy.
D) Women will typically expend more energy than men because of muscle tissue.
A
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Consuming an extra 500 calories each day for a week results in 3500 excess calories, or 1 pound of fat. Excess calories are converted to triglycerides, not amino acids. Foods that contain carbohydrates and protein stimulate energy expenditure. Men expend more energy than women.
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