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In Health / High School | 2025-07-05

Weight gain occurs when a person consumes too much/many
A. calories
B. fat
C. carbohydrates
D. protein

Asked by mnguyen445536

Answer (1)

Weight gain is primarily caused by consuming too many calories , regardless of the type of macronutrient consumed. A calorie surplus over energy expenditure leads to increased body weight. Therefore, the best answer to the question is A. calories . ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

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