Which of the following persons is in a state of positive energy balance?
A. A 25-year-old woman who is in her 6th month of pregnancy.
B. An 89-year-old man who spends most of his day in a wheelchair or bed.
C. A 22-year old man who consumes 1900 kcal/day and is losing weight.
D. A 29-year old woman who has maintained her weight for six months.
Answer: A
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