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