Which of the following describes a connection between physical activity and energy expenditure?

a. The number of kcalories spent in an activity depends on body weight, intensity, and duration.
b. Walking a mile uses about half as much energy as running a mile
c. Exercising the leg muscles is effective at burning away fat primarily around the thighs and hips
d. Exercising the abdominal muscles is effective at burning away fat primarily around the abdomen
e. If intensity and duration are the same, heavier individuals will expend less energy running than will lighter individuals.


ANS: A

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