A typical person who burns 200 kcalories during a 3 km run would, in the post-exercise period, burn an additional

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The additional calories burned in the post-exercise period, often referred to as the afterburn effect or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), is relatively small compared to the total calories burned during the exercise itself. For a moderate exercise like a 3 km run burning 200 kcal, an additional burn of around 15% of the total calories expended during the exercise is a reasonable estimate, making 30 kcal (15% of 200 kcal) the most accurate choice.

A Typical Person Who Burns 200 Kcalories During a 3