As an athletic trainer, you are working with a group of gymnasts. You have asked the team dietitian to interpret the dietary profile of one of your athletes. The dietitian reports the athlete has an average intake of 1,400 kcal per day. Your athlete typically trains vigorously for four hours per day and the dietitian estimated their energy expenditure to be on average over 3,000 kcal per day on their harder training days and 2,000 kcal per day on their lighter training days. Which is the correct interpretation?
A. This athlete is in positive energy balance and would be expected to experience a reduction in body weight over time.
B. This athlete is in positive energy balance and would be expected to experience an increase in body weight over time.
C. This athlete is in negative energy balance and would be expected to experience an increase in body weight over time.
D. This athlete is in negative energy balance and would be expected to experience a reduction in body weight over time.
Answer: D
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