Which of the following persons is in a state of negative energy balance?

A. A 29-year old woman who has maintained her weight for 6 months
B. A 5-year-old girl who is healthy and physically active
C. A 22-year-old man who consumes 1900 kcal/day and is losing weight
D. A 23-year-old man who lifts weights every other day and has a BMI of 24


Answer: C

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