NPTE Physical Therapist Exam Review

Category - Physical Therapy

Which of the following will result in an increase in body weight?
  1. Positive energy balance
  2. Negative energy balance
  3. Positive resting metabolic rate
  4. Adipose tissue
Explanation
Answer: A - Maintaining a positive energy balance will result in an increase in body weight. A positive energy balance means that there are more calories being consumed than being utilized in maintaining bodily metabolic functions, thus leaving extra energy to be stored.
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