What is the absolute total caloric expenditure of 5.0 lb of body weight?
a. 17,500 kcal
b. 8750 kcal
c. 3500 kcal
d. 17.5 kcal
Answer: a. 17,500 kcal
The absolute total caloric expenditure of 5.0 lb of body weight is 17, kcal. This conversion from body weight to total kilocalories is performed by multiplying body weight in pounds by 3500, thus 17,500 kcal