The nurse is teaching a high school health class on diet and exercise. Which of the following statements can she truthfully make?
A) As the intensity of activity increases, the proportion of energy used increases.
B) As the duration of activity increases, the proportion of fat used decreases.
C) Physically fit people use more energy and store more fat.
D) During the first 1 to 2 minutes of exercise, stored fat is the primary fuel.
A
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The actual amount of energy expended on physical activity depends on the intensity and duration of the activity and the weight of the person performing the activity. The more intense and longer the activity, the greater is the amount of calories burned.
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