Question

What is the specific role of a balanced diet regarding "short durations of leanness"?

• A. It prevents the body from ever feeling hungry.
• B. It provides a small provision of extra nutrients to withstand these periods.
• C. It ensures the body only burns fat during these times.
• D. It eliminates the need for metabolic activity.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It provides a small provision of extra nutrients to withstand these periods.

• A balanced diet isn't just for immediate use; it includes extra nutrients to help the body survive short periods where food intake might be low.