Weight gain occurs when a person consumes too much/many
a. calories
b. fat
c. carbohydrates
d. protein

The correct answer is a. calories

Weight gain simply occurs when a person consumes more calories that he or she expends ("burns"), regardless of whether the calories come from protein, fat or carbohydrates. The average person gains weight when his or her caloric intake exceeds the amount of calories expended (through exercise and basal metabolic rate). It is a myth that certain macro nutrients- particularly fat or carbohydrates- are the sole culprit for weight gain.

The correct answer is (a) calories.

Further explanation:

If an individual wants to gain weight then he/she should consume a large number of calories. If a person wants to gain weight slowly then he should consume 300 to 500 additional calories per day. Whereas if a person wants to gain weight fast then he should consume an additional 700 to 1000 calories per day.

EAT MORE CALORIES THAN YOUR BODY BURNS

An individual should consume additional calories to gain weight than his body needs. If he wants to gain weight steadily and slowly then according to the calorie calculator he should consume 300-500 calories. While if an individual wants to gain weight fast then he should consume 700-1000 calories more than his body needs.

Calories provide essential energy, but if an individual consumes too many calories then he will gain weight fast. It is necessary for an individual to understand his caloric needs. The number of calories an individual needs to perform daily physical activities and basic metabolism functions.

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Answer details:

Grade: High School

Subject: Health

Chapter: Nutrition

Keywords: calories, metabolism, weight, energy, calculator, needs, carbohydrates, protein, fat