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Which term describes a hardening of an artery due to build-up of fatty plaque?
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Which condition occurs if the amount of calories consumed equals the amount of calories burned?
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Negative energy balance
B
Malnutrition
C
Obesity
D
Energy balance
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Understand the concept of energy balance: Energy balance occurs when the number of calories consumed through food and drink equals the number of calories burned through physical activity and metabolic processes.
Review the definitions of the other terms provided in the options: Negative energy balance refers to consuming fewer calories than burned, leading to weight loss. Malnutrition is a condition caused by insufficient or imbalanced nutrient intake. Obesity is excessive fat accumulation due to consuming more calories than burned.
Compare the definitions of the terms with the condition described in the problem: The problem states that the amount of calories consumed equals the amount burned, which matches the definition of energy balance.
Eliminate incorrect options based on the comparison: Negative energy balance, malnutrition, and obesity do not describe the condition where calorie intake equals calorie expenditure.
Conclude that the correct answer is energy balance, as it directly corresponds to the condition described in the problem.
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