Which of the following statements is true of the energy-balancing equation?

A. It states that a person loses weight when the caloric input exceeds the caloric output.
B. It states that as long as the caloric input is equal to caloric output, a person does not gain or lose weight.
C. It provides the average calorific intake that is required to maintain the body's vital processes in the resting state.
D. It states that daily energy balance is a moving figure that is determined by physiological and lifestyle-related factors.
E. It states that a person gains weight when the caloric output exceeds the caloric input.


Answer: B

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